10 of 10 DemandTrendContract Security Specialist Jobs in the UK

Cyber Security Specialist ** Location: London/Hybrid (2 days in office) Rate: A highly competitive salary is available for suitable candidates Role Profile As a Cyber Security Specialist, you will be the go-to Subject Matter Expert (SME) for various projects, offering your insights and recommendations to enhance our security posture. With a strong technical … background, you will work independently while leveraging the support of a tight-knit team. Your primary focus will be on providing expert advice and guidance on security solutions, particularly in cloud environments, especially Azure. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert security advice and guidance on a range of projects. Act as the security SME, ensuring security considerations are … integrated into project plans and deliverables. Collaborate with project teams to identify and mitigate security risks effectively. Conduct comprehensive security assessments and reviews of systems, applications, and processes. Identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate security measures. Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and regulations, contributing to the ongoing maturity of organisational security. Promote security awareness across More ❯

M365 Azure Security Specialist Location: Remote Rate: £500 per day Inside IR35 Duration: 4 months Start Date: ASAP We're working with a leading financial services organisation seeking a Microsoft 365 Azure (Policy, Resource Manager) Security Specialist to join on a contract basis and lead the design, implementation and optimisation of M365 security services across … the enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities: Own and improve security posture within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Defender XDR, Purview, Entra ID, etc.) Configure and fine-tune Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Identity, Endpoint and Cloud Apps Bring Azure Policy and Resource Manager knowledge/experience into the team Define and implement security baselines and compliance policies for M365 workloads … Lead investigations and incident response leveraging Microsoft security tools Collaborate with cyber security, infrastructure and architecture teams to ensure alignment with overall cloud strategy Required Skills & Experience: Proven expertise in Microsoft 365 security technologies (Defender suite, Purview, Entra ID, Intune) Azure Policy and Azure Resource Manager experience is essential Strong knowledge of Zero Trust principles, conditional access More ❯

Senior Information Systems Security Specialist Summer-Browning Associates is currently assisting our client in the Public Sector, who is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Specialist for a 6-month assignment. Location: Hybrid working- London Essential Skills: The ideal candidates will hold an Active SC clearance and have a proven Information Security background, with the … following skills/experience: Experience of security assurance and the measurement of controls. Experience of IT Security documentation (policies, standards, processes, procedures and patterns). Experience of IT Health Check and Vulnerability Assessments Experience of risk and threat modelling. Qualifications: accreditation/assurances CISM/XCCP/ISO 27001 To apply, please submit your most recent CV for More ❯

Our defence sector client is currently recruiting for a Senior Security Specialist to provide Secure by Design (SbD) subject matter expertise on a range of military air defence capabilities. This role is offered as an initial 3 month contract with scope to be extended. The day rate is negotiable dependent upon experience. A hybrid working arrangement is available … with an expectation of 2-3 days onsite in Bristol per week. RESPONSIBILITIES: Identification of necessary artefacts in comparison to existing security reports Mature the artefacts in discussion with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and functional and prime Contractor input. Finalise the Security Management Plan (SyMP) Plan security-related activities required for CUP2 A-phase and beyond Representation … at various security working groups. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrable expertise in securing and assuring complex, mission-critical systems. Deep understanding of Secure by Design methodologies and their application in system and network design. Strong knowledge of securing cloud environments, software applications, and networked systems. Strong analytical skills with a focus on risk management and continuous security improvement. Able to More ❯

Job Title: Cyber Security Response Specialist Location: Warwick OR Wokingham, Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week Remuneration: Daily Rate From: £650 Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months, Full Time Responsibilities: Develop and maintain incident response plans, processes, and documentation. Implement effective Incident Response processes for remediation and restoration. Lead Post Incident Response and Lessons Learned initiatives. Design … and deliver engaging incident response exercises at various command levels. Communicate vital information through reports, presentations, and briefings. Provide expert cyber security knowledge and drive continuous improvement. Establish and nurture relationships for effective incident communication. Collaborate with government and energy sector stakeholders to enhance security. About the Role: Join our vibrant team as a Cyber Security Response Specialist, where your expertise in incident response will shine! This exciting opportunity allows you to design and implement robust incident response processes, providing critical support to Security Operations and ensuring seamless management of all Security Incidents. You'll be part of a dynamic joint cyber and physical security response team, with the chance to broaden your expertise More ❯

Cybersecurity Specialist (ISO 27001 & Risk Compliance) Location: Guildford - Hybrid Employment Type: 12 month contract Rate: £450-475 per day INSIDE IR35 About the Role We’re seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Specialist to safeguard company data, infrastructure, and services by ensuring adherence to security best practices and maintaining critical accreditations (e.g., ISO 27001). You’ll collaborate with … IT and business teams to embed security into workflows, manage risks, and respond to incidents—all while driving continuous improvement in our systems. Key Responsibilities SIEM Management: Monitor and optimize Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools like Splunk. Firewall & Proxy Audits: Review configurations and coordinate changes with infrastructure teams. Incident Response: Act as part of the Cyber … Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) to address threats. Compliance: Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, and other security standards. Risk Management: Maintain risk frameworks and produce assurance documentation. Secure by Design: Partner with project teams to integrate security requirements early in development. Threat Intelligence: Research emerging threats and mitigation strategies. Testing & Audits: Oversee penetration tests and security More ❯

Are you ready to lead the charge in securing the digital future of the West Midlands Combined Authority? Were looking for a Principal Cyber Security & Infrastructure Specialist to take ownership of our operational cyber security infrastructure and systems. This pivotal role will drive the transformation from legacy platforms to modern, secure solutions, ensuring compliance with best practices … guidance, enabling continuous improvement and resilience in our digital services. Please note, this is a 6-month fixed-term contract. What you will be doing. Manage and improve cyber-security systems across cloud and on-prem, addressing risks and performance. Support the cyber-security roadmap in line with strategic goals. Define and maintain security policies, procedures, and … needs and industry standards. Work independently, making strategic technical decisions. Mentor junior staff and share knowledge to build team resilience. Drive automation and process improvements. Manage risks and ensure security enables business operations. Ensure robust backup and recovery for security systems. Scale cyber-security architecture across the organisation. Collaborate on compliance with internal and external stakeholders. Engage More ❯

Role Title: Security Logging and Monitoring Specialist Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2025 Location: Knutsford, hybrid 2/3 days onsite Rate: up to £340.40 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary You will assist in the secure design and implementation of changes across various business areas, technologies, and platforms. This … role involves collaborating with stakeholders and customers to help deliver secure solutions that mitigate risk and reduce costs. The junior consultant aids in ensuring system security and helps deliver product and project support throughout the IT development lifecycle. Additionally, the junior consultant works with change delivery teams to track security requirements and ensure a secure environment. You must … regulatory requirements and internal policies. The person specification highlights the importance of integrity, risk mitigation, working under pressure, sharing information, and developing personal skills. Essential Skills Basic understanding of security solutions, good relationship and communication skills, knowledge of security frameworks, and the ability to discuss technology and security controls. Key Technical Skills Assisting in conducting information security More ❯

Job title: Security Risk and Assurance Specialist Location: London/Hybrid Duration: 6 months Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing … their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. The role: Deliver an enhanced security risk assurance and due diligence review of all in scope applications, cloud services and related technologies for ECB compliance readiness Deliver entity level risk assurance and management dashboard to support ongoing risk and issue management and reporting across EMEA. … Maintain and update the governance, risk, and performance frameworks, across Information and Cyber Security within EMEA, with an EU focus. Responsibilities: Maintain and enhance the Security due diligence assurance process in line with EU and UK regulatory expectations Deliver a full due diligence assurance on all in scope applications, systems and technologies in support of ECB compliance. Define More ❯

Job title: Security Risk and Assurance Specialist Location: London/Hybrid Duration: 6 months Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing … their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. The role: Deliver an enhanced security risk assurance and due diligence review of all in scope applications, cloud services and related technologies for ECB compliance readiness Deliver entity level risk assurance and management dashboard to support ongoing risk and issue management and reporting across EMEA. … Maintain and update the governance, risk, and performance frameworks, across Information and Cyber Security within EMEA, with an EU focus. Responsibilities: Maintain and enhance the Security due diligence assurance process in line with EU and UK regulatory expectations Deliver a full due diligence assurance on all in scope applications, systems and technologies in support of ECB compliance. Define More ❯