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issues Stay current with industry trends, threats, and best practices in access management Required Skills/Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following: Experience in PAM engineering or cybersecurity roles Proficiency with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea Strong understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, and authentication protocols Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and reporting Familiarity More ❯

Essential Qualifications & Experience Proven experience in a SOC Level 2 or Level 3 role, with demonstrable expertise in incident response and advanced threat hunting. A degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Industry-recognised certifications such as CISSP, GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, AZ-500, CEH, CASP+, or SIEM-specific training. Strong knowledge More ❯

projects through delivery, engaging with architectural governance (HLDs) for approvals. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and vendors. Provide architectural oversight for implementation projects and troubleshooting escalations. Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure end-to-end solution integrity. Prepare network capacity and resilience plans. Document network topology, standards, and procedures. Skills, Experience, and Abilities Required: Technical Requirements More ❯

engineering teams to embed security from concept through to delivery. Keep up to date with evolving threats and recommend effective mitigations. Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 6 years experience in cyber security architecture within Defence, Aerospace, or Critical National Infrastructure. Strong understanding of MOD security frameworks (JSP 440, JSP 604, DEF STANs). Proven background in Secure by Design and security More ❯

requirements are met from the outset Keep up to date of evolving threat landscapes and propose mitigations aligned with system requirements Skill Set Essential Proven experience (6+) years in cyber security architecture within a defence, aerospace, or critical national infrastructure environment Strong knowledge of MOD security requirements (e.g. JSP 440, JSP 604, DEF STANs) Good working knowledge and experience of More ❯

ensure security requirements are met from the outset • Keep up to date of evolving threat landscapes and propose mitigations aligned with system requirements Skill Set Essential • Proven experience in cyber security architecture within a defence, aerospace, or critical national infrastructure environment • Strong knowledge of MOD security requirements (e.g. JSP 440, JSP 604, DEF STANs) • Good working knowledge and experience of More ❯

features. Familiarity with cloud platforms, in particular Azure and/or AWS. Ability to effectively communicate SOC value to stakeholders through clear and efficient reporting. Clear knowledge of current cybersecurity threats and trends. Familiarity with NCSC CAF, ONR SyAPs, and ISO27001 frameworks. Nice to have: Experience in complex, regulated environments, especially Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). Awareness of SOAR platforms More ❯

basis for my client to deliver critical network transformation projects across our hybrid (on-premises and cloud) environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in network architecture, operations, and cybersecurity best practices, with a strong focus on execution and delivery. Engagement Scope: Deliver a network refresh (firewall, switches, and routers) across both office and Birmingham data centre. Assist the DevOps More ❯

standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS). Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and address compliance gaps. ? Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks like NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and CIS Critical Security Controls. ? Familiarity with the use of standard security technology solutions and processes such as user provisioning, directory, SIEM, vulnerability management, Cloud Security (OCI More ❯

security requirements are met from the outset Keep up to date of evolving threat landscapes and propose mitigations aligned with system requirements Your skillset may include: Proven experience in cyber security architecture within a defence, aerospace, or critical national infrastructure environment Strong knowledge of MOD security requirements (e.g. JSP 440, JSP 604, DEF STANs) Good working knowledge and experience of More ❯

management. 2+ years of experience in technical architecture design and IT development. Familiarity with RESTful API design, OAuth2/API authentication, and workflow automation (Power Automate). Understanding of cybersecurity and global compliance requirements. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem-solving, debugging, and testing skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. Experience with project More ❯

features. Familiarity with cloud platforms, in particular Azure and/or AWS. Ability to effectively communicate SOC value to stakeholders through clear and efficient reporting. Clear knowledge of current cybersecurity threats and trends. Familiarity with NCSC CAF, ONR SyAPs, and ISO27001 frameworks. Nice to have: Experience in complex, regulated environments, especially Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). Awareness of SOAR platforms More ❯

strategies to meet organisational goals, on time and within budget · Lead stakeholder engagement and change initiatives to support technology adoption · Oversee governance, risk management, and compliance with data protection, cyber security, and procurement regulations · Manage resource planning, budgets, and business cases · Provide leadership and development for programme teams, fostering collaboration and innovation · Drive innovation by monitoring emerging technologies and leading More ❯

malware, and data breaches, ensuring swift, effective responses to minimize risk to the organization and its clients. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in monitoring, analyzing, and mitigating cybersecurity threats, as well as managing security tools and mentoring junior analysts. This role involves proactive threat hunting, incident response, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance the organization s … to improve detection and response capabilities. Participate in post-incident reviews and recommend improvements to processes, tools, and techniques. Security Intelligence & Research: Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques. Contribute to the enhancement of threat intelligence by sharing research findings on emerging threats. Develop and maintain custom detection signatures or playbooks to enhance detection … experience: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of [6-8] years of experience in cybersecurity, with incident response, digital forensics, or threat hunting. Strong experience in handling complex cyber incidents (e.g., APTs, ransomware, data breaches). Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight More ❯

enterprise compute platforms, data networks, UNIX/Linux/Windows environments, cloud services, data centres, commercial software solutions, and end-user support across all UKAEA sites. Role Overview : The Cyber Security Specialist plays a pivotal role in advancing UKAEA's hybrid digital estate, encompassing enterprise IT, operational technology (OT), and research platforms. This role sits within the Information & Cyber Security … strong stakeholder engagement, technical depth, and a sound understanding of UK-specific cyber risk frameworks. You will help shape and maintain a secure posture across UKAEA. A degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a STEM subject (or equivalent experience). Essential o Security Assurance certifications such as CCP, SIRA o Security certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, SABSA More ❯

cyber threats, threat actors, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities. Knowledge of information assurance standards and frameworks including CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials/Essentials Plus, GDPR. Knowledge of threat cyber security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Kill Chain and NIST CSF 2.0. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with a solid understanding of global events and their More ❯

activities required to support the engineering lifecycle with experience of operating in the phase relevant to the role. The PSA Principal Engineer will have a working knowledge of the cyber security and information assurance marketplace, including products, suppliers and key threats, and will also have an understanding of the direction of potential future technologies. Proven experience of assessing and managing More ❯

contractor design and integration work, ensuring compliance with project and stakeholder requirements. Develop and maintain system architecture, information models, and supporting documentation. Collaborate with technical specialists, system architects, and cybersecurity professionals to ensure the MPS is secure, safe, and fit for purpose. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to capture and validate user needs. Participate in design reviews, test and More ❯

and management of centrally supported IT infrastructure and applications. This includes enterprise compute platforms, data networks, UNIX/Linux/Windows environments, cloud services, data centres, commercial software solutions, Cyber Security and end-user support across all UKAEA sites. The UNIX Systems Group sits within the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions Unit in the Computing Division and is Responsible for the technical More ❯

or technology transformation programmes . Strong understanding of modern infrastructure environments (e.g. cloud, SaaS, AI solutions ). Experience with cloud technologies (preferably Azure) and enterprise-scale transformation. Knowledge of cyber security principles , including cloud security, DevSecOps, and IAM. Experience in data migration, integration, and testing methodologies . Knowledge of fraud prevention systems and technology is desirable. Excellent programme management skills More ❯

Extensive experience working collaboratively with diverse colleagues and stakeholders. Knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem, particularly M365, Power Platform, and Azure. Experience integrating Copilot Studio with Azure AI Foundry solutions. Cyber Security Awareness More ❯

attention to detail Additional preferred: Agile/Waterfall experience. Energy Industry experience, especially an appreciation on industry standards. Experience of testing controlled server environments in substations (nice to have) Cyber Security experience. Scrupulous attention to detail Able to work under pressure Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised More ❯

strategy. This is a strategic, high-impact role where you will work closely with the Data Systems Manager to ensure that all solutions meet the data governance standards and cybersecurity requirements. You will work across all areas of the enterprise to deliver and maintain the Digital Services strategy. Hybrid working – 2 days Outside IR35 Key skills/experience Significant experience More ❯

OT Cyber Security Specialist £450 - £470/day Outside IR35 6 month contract Oxford - 1 day per week on-site We have an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK organisation operating in the critical infrastructure sector. As part of a greenfield initiative, they are building out their OT security capability and require an experienced Information Security Consultant to lead More ❯

Lead Security Consultant Contract - Outside IR35 Rate - £500-600 per day You will need to be on-site a few days a week in the Crawley/Guildford area and ideally be immediately available or rounding off a contractor in More ❯