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Information Security Officer 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: £48,500 Location: Hybrid/Gloucesterhire (2-3 days per week on site in Gloucestershire) A leading Public Sector organisation is seeking an experienced Information Security Officer to help strengthen its information security posture and support the protection of its information assets. You will … work closely with senior leaders, operational teams and partners to embed a robust security culture and ensure compliance with national standards. The Role: As the organisation's focal point for information security, you will: Provide expert advice on information security and ensure compliance with national frameworks and ISO/BSI standards. Develop and maintain policies … procedures and controls to protect the organisation's information assets. Conduct risk assessments, security reviews and vulnerability testing. Carry out physical security assessments and produce clear, evidence-based reports. Lead security awareness training. Identify, evaluate and communicate information risks. Oversee information security incidents and maintain the incident register. Lead audit activity relating to More ❯

Senior Information Security Analyst - Watford £28.00 ph Contract Full time Overall purpose We are seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to provide immediate support to the Information Security team. This role is a hybrid of technical security analysis and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)activities. The successful candidate will play a key … role in assessing risks, reviewing supplier and project security documentation, responding to security questionnaires and tenders, supporting incident investigations, and helping to maintain AFC s security posture and compliance with relevant standards (Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, DSPT, GDPR, NCSC). This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who can work independently, make sound judgements … stakeholders. Essential (please do not apply if you do not have all of these as you will not be considered for interview) Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in Information Security Experience conducting security risk assessments Supplier/third-party security assurance Strong technical grounding Incident response collaboration Knowledge of compliance frameworks Strong written communication skills More ❯

Senior Information Security Analyst - Watford £28.00 ph Contract Full time Overall purpose We are seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to provide immediate support to the Information Security team. This role is a hybrid of technical security analysis and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)activities. The successful candidate will play a key … role in assessing risks, reviewing supplier and project security documentation, responding to security questionnaires and tenders, supporting incident investigations, and helping to maintain AFC's security posture and compliance with relevant standards (Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, DSPT, GDPR, NCSC). This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who can work independently, make sound judgements … stakeholders. Essential (please do not apply if you do not have all of these as you will not be considered for interview) Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in Information Security Experience conducting security risk assessments Supplier/third-party security assurance Strong technical grounding Incident response collaboration Knowledge of compliance frameworks Strong written communication skills More ❯

Senior Information Security Analyst - Watford £28.00 ph Contract Full time Overall purpose We are seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to provide immediate support to the Information Security team. This role is a hybrid of technical security analysis and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)activities. The successful candidate will play a key … role in assessing risks, reviewing supplier and project security documentation, responding to security questionnaires and tenders, supporting incident investigations, and helping to maintain AFC’s security posture and compliance with relevant standards (Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, DSPT, GDPR, NCSC). This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who can work independently, make sound judgements … stakeholders. Essential (please do not apply if you do not have all of these as you will not be considered for interview) Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience in Information Security Experience conducting security risk assessments Supplier/third-party security assurance Strong technical grounding Incident response collaboration Knowledge of compliance frameworks Strong written communication skills More ❯

Principal Product Security Engineer 6 Month Contract Frimley Based £85.40 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading Defence companies based in Frimley. Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Knowledge: The PSA Principal Engineer will have a good understanding of the applicable regulations, standards, policies and guidance on information risk … management, to be able to identify, analyse and evaluate information risks. They will be able to document and present risk management options to the business and participate in discussions. Good understanding of information security principles and is able to advise on the potential impact to Product Systems. Knowledge of security related 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 information risk More ❯

Information Security Analyst Up to £200 per day (Inside IR35) | 3 Month Contract | Fully Remote Working Our client are seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst to provide immediate support to the Information Security team. This role is a hybrid of technical security analysis and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)activities. The successful candidate … will play a key role in assessing risks, reviewing supplier and project security documentation, responding to security questionnaires and tenders, supporting incident investigations, and helping to maintain security posture and compliance with relevant standards (Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, DSPT, GDPR, NCSC). This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who can work independently, make … sound judgements, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Security Governance & Risk Technical Security Oversight Supplier and Third-Party Security Assurance Advisory and Awareness Desirable Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent experience. Experience working in healthcare, charity, or public sector environments. Familiarity with NCSC CAF and More ❯

Information Security Officer 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: £48,500 Location: Hybrid/Gloucesterhire (2-3 days per week on site in Gloucestershire) A leading Public Sector organisation is seeking an experienced Information Security Officer to help strengthen its information security posture and support the protection of its information assets click apply More ❯

Security Controller & Assurance Manager Cambridge | Hybrid (Onsite Tue–Thu) ? 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) – Extension/Perm Potential D ay rate depending on experience Active SC Clearance preferred (or eligibility required) We are seeking an experienced Security Controller & Assurance Manager to take ownership of end-to-end security governance within a leading defence engineering environment. This role … spans protective security, personnel security, information/data security and supporting cyber security , acting as the primary security authority on-site and working closely with senior leadership. This is a key hire driven by increased programme activity and business growth. Key Responsibilities ? Act as Security Controller & Crypto Custodian ? Lead compliance across personnel, facility … information security ? Oversee accreditation & facility clearance requirements ? Manage handling & protection of classified/protectively marked material ? Own SALs, audits, security reporting & compliance metrics ? Support IT & Cyber teams on secure system governance ? Support HR with vetting and security onboarding ? Deliver security briefings and awareness programmes ? Ensure NPSA-compliant physical security measures across sites & programmes ? Maintain More ❯

Senior Information Security Analyst - Watford £28.00 ph Contract Full time Overall purpose We are seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to provide immediate support to the Information Security team click apply for full job details More ❯

Principal Engineer – Product Security Location: Frimley (hybrid – average of 2–3 days onsite per week) Rate: £85.40 per hour/umbrella (inside IR35), approx. £632 per day Contract: 6-months initially (potential for extension or to go permanent) Hours: 37 per week Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Restrictions: ITAR and “UK Eyes Only”, please note only sole British citizens … can apply About the Role We're seeking a highly experienced Principal Product Security Engineer to join one of our clients Product Security Engineering teams, supporting the delivery and through-life management of secure submarine systems and products. As a key focal point for security and information risk, you'll apply deep technical expertise to ensure … and supported securely, safely, and in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. You'll provide subject matter expertise to internal stakeholders, support technical authorities, and influence the development of security strategies, policies, and best practices across major defence programmes. Key Responsibilities Provide expert advice on Product Security to engineering and project teams. Analyse system architectures to identify threats More ❯

Senior Security Consultant – 6-month contract – London/Remote My Customer is seeking an experienced Senior Security Consultant to take a leading role in the end-to-end (Design, implementation) delivery of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and IT simplification initiatives. The Senior Security Consultant would be working at the heart of major programmes – including designing and implementing … Security frameworks around cloud (Azure) migrations, AI-driven initiatives, and wider IT transformation – ensuring security best practice is embedded from the earliest planning stages right through to delivery and handover. Skills & Experience Required from the Senior Security Consultant: Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and delivering security support across multiple projects from inception to delivery. Strong background designing … and creating security audit preparation and coordination. Proven ability influencing and communicating with stakeholders at all levels. Hands-on experience designing and supporting ISMS governance and security implementation across large programmes of work. Practical experience creating and conducting risk assessments, including project risk and third-party/vendor risk. Solid understanding of security frameworks and assessment methodologies More ❯

Our client, a leading technology company, is currently seeking a Security Architect to support a project for BP on a contract basis. This role is ideal for individuals with substantial experience in information security, particularly within Azure environments. Key Responsibilities: Developing and implementing security architectures that align with client requirements Supporting infrastructure deployment and ensuring security best practices Overseeing networking arrangements and ensuring secure configurations Setting up and managing Azure Monitor to enhance security monitoring capabilities Collaborating with project stakeholders to identify and mitigate security risks Providing expert advice on security needs and solutions during project development Ensuring compliance with relevant security standards and regulations Documenting security policies, procedures, and … guidelines Job Requirements: Significant experience in information security Strong expertise in Azure-based security practices Proficiency in infrastructure deployment and networking within cloud environments Experience with Azure Monitor and security monitoring tools Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong communication and interpersonal abilities Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment Contract Details: Start date: Late More ❯

Information Security Officer - London - Contract - Inside IR35 I'm currently looking for a hands-on Security Consultant to join a leading global law firm, on an ongoing contract supporting multiple complex projects. The role: Assess security risks for internal projects and third-party vendors, providing clear recommendations. Support on-prem to cloud initiatives, AI-related work … and vendor risk assessments. Ensure compliance with security frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with IT, Risk, Compliance, and project teams to deliver practical, client-focused security advice. What they're looking for: Strong technical security and GRC experience. Experience in project delivery and stakeholder engagement (not hands-off). Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, or similar … and problem-solving skills. Contract Details: Location: London (2 days p/week onsite) Duration: 6-12 month initial If interested, please send your CV to with the subject "Security Officer - Apply". #InformationSecurity #CyberSecurity #SecurityConsultant #CloudSecurity #VendorRisk #ISO27001 #NIST #AI #ProjectDelivery #SecurityJobs #LondonJobs More ❯

IT Security Operations Engineer - London Up to £550 p/d (outside IR35) 3 month initial term A leading construction engineering business is seeking an SecOps Engineer to their team. They are a well-established business about to enter considerable operational change making it an exciting time to join and be a part of their journey. This role carries … responsibility for ensuring collaboration between Information Security and the IT Ops team, you'll ensure the implementation of technical security controls supporting risk mitigation and contributing to the continual improvement of the business's security composure. Responsibilities: * Provide expertise on application, network and infrastructure security * Monitor security solutions including SIEM, threat detection and data … security, endpoint protection, network analytics for alerts * Provide documentation for technical standards to meet corporate security policies/industry best practice * Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture and apply appropriate remediation * Ensure appropriate technical measures are in place to comply with regulations/legislations * Conduct vulnerability scanning, analysis and remediation * Patch management * Identify root More ❯

Security Consultant – GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Location: Reading (Remote role with once or twice per month on-site) Rate: Negotiable (DOE) Contract: Until May 2026An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Security Consultant (GRC) to join a global technology organisation that’s expanding its EMEA cyber security consulting practice and investing heavily in a new Centre … of Excellence.This is a hands-on consulting position delivering Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) projects for major enterprise clients — including risk management, cloud security governance, and compliance frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST CSF, CIS Top 18 and COBIT .You’ll play a key role in engaging with senior stakeholders, assessing cyber maturity, and driving best-practice improvements across a … of industries. Key Responsibilities Deliver Cyber GRC consulting engagements end-to-end — from scoping and planning through to delivery and close-out. Provide advisory services covering areas such as Information Security Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Business Continuity, and Cloud Security. Translate complex security and compliance requirements into actionable business solutions. Build trusted relationships with clients at both More ❯

Join a leading independent technology and services provider as a Security Vetting Officer Job Overview: We are seeking a highly responsible and detail-oriented Security Vetting Officer to join our secure operations team in Hatfield. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our organisation and customers by ensuring that only appropriately cleared individuals gain access to sensitive environments. It … 9TW Job Description: About the TeamYou'll join a small, trusted team operating within a secure area of our Hatfield office. The team is responsible for managing and processing security vetting applications for individuals requiring access to government and customer sites. You'll work from a defined screening policy and use a range of secure systems and third-party … tools to assess applications, verify information, and make informed decisions. Full training will be provided, but the role demands a high level of personal accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality. Key Responsibilities Process and progress security clearance applications, proactively chasing outstanding information to avoid delays. Monitor and More ❯

IT Category Manager - Information Security We are currently recruiting for an experienced IT Category professional to lead strategic sourcing and category management across cybersecurity/information security. This role is to join one of our Insurance Clients based on a 6 month contract Inside IR35. Hybrid working with 2 days in London. Key Experience Required: 5+ years More ❯

Are you a governance leader who thrives at the intersection of information security, compliance, and organisational resilience? We're looking for an experienced Senior Security Governance Manager to drive our Information Governance, Cyber Security, and Quality frameworks to new heights. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape the strategic direction of security … the business, ensuring compliance with UK, NHS, and international regulations - while empowering teams to work securely and confidently in a complex digital environment. What You'll Be Responsible For Information Governance Develop and execute the organisation's Information Governance (IG) strategy in line with UK, NHS, and international data protection frameworks. Maintain governance policies and key artefacts such … as DPIAs, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs). Coordinate completion of the Data Security Protection Toolkit and support independent audit processes. Monitor compliance across business units and lead corrective actions where required. Cyber Security Lead the implementation and maintenance of Cyber Security policies, ensuring robust governance across all business areas. Manage the ISO More ❯

are strengthening their cyber and cryptography capabilities to enhance the resilience of their platforms. As part of this expansion, they are seeking a Cryptography Analyst to join their established security operations function. THE BENEFITS Hybrid working for a better work-life balance Work with market-leading cryptographic technologies Exposure to enterprise-level environments and global teams THE CRYPTOGRAPHY ANALYST … role involves collaborating with multiple teams to maintain secure and compliant cryptographic services and to continuously improve processes and documentation. CRYPTOGRAPHY ANALYST ESSENTIAL SKILLS Strong background in cryptography or information security Hands-on experience managing HSMs (Thales, Entrust, or Gemalto) Proficiency with HSM monitoring tools and automation Coding skills in Python or similar scripting languages Knowledge of SSH … for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS: Cryptography Analyst, HSM Management, Python, Automation, Information Security, ITIL, Certificate Management, Key Management, Security Operations, Risk and Compliance, NSD More ❯

larger companies (e.g. FTSE 100) Exposure to infrastructure and multi-platform environments; preferably within the energy or utility sector. Ability to demonstrate stakeholder management at most levels, including management, Information Technology colleagues and business representatives. Explaining to and communicating with both non-technical and very technical audiences You should have awareness of common Information Security management frameworks … such as ISO 27001, COBIT, Information Security Forum and NIST. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. More ❯

for transition. Validate process volumes and client-specific nuances for accurate migration planning. Conduct workshops with UK SMEs and Indian teams to capture requirements and clarify dependencies. Liaise with Information Security and Compliance teams to ensure DPIAs and regulatory approvals are in place. Conduct workshops with UK SMEs and Indian teams to capture requirements and clarify dependencies. Liaise … with Information Security and Compliance teams to ensure DPIAs and regulatory approvals are in place. Identify opportunities for process optimisation during migration. Recommend automation or efficiency improvements where feasible. The duties and responsibilities outlined above are to be regarded as broad areas of responsibility and do not necessarily detail all tasks which the post holder may be required More ❯

Infrastructure Security Engineer- Spanish speaking We are currently recruiting for a Infrastructure Security Engineer on a 6 month initial contract. Hybrid basis (2-3 days) They are looking for a candidate to take responsibility for leading, guiding, supporting and delivering secure architectural design for the group cyber security maturity programme. They are also looking for a candidate … who is able to provide advice and recommendations for the programme. Key Skills Support the integration of new cyber security technologies that meets the next generation threats and can be adopted by the group globally You will be required to travel to the local sites, data centre or multiple offices location in order to complete your tasks for off … the network countries. Support global cyber security team to ensure open Continuous Security Improvement Programme (CSIP's) are managed effectively up to closure Information Security Management System (Infrastructure Security Operations). Azure cloud infrastructure and configuration. System Centre Configuration Manager, Operations Manager and Virtual Machine Manager. Microsoft Exchange online Azure and on-premises Active Directory More ❯

and enhancing the Technical Operations capability across People, Process, and Technology, ensuring an efficient approach to all Cyber Operations. Proactively protecting BAE Systems through continual automation and testing of security controls. Continuously working toward organisational, departmental, and individual objectives and upholding security standards and principles. Providing assurance to the Head of Cyber Operations and Technical Operations Manager that … Systems against cyber threats. Lead in the identification and the creation, maintenance and troubleshooting of SOAR playbooks, automations and enrichments. Apply critical thinking to solve unique problems in the information security space. Enhancing the processes around interacting with large datasets to construct actionable information to enhance the detection of suspicious activity within the business. On boarding new … data sources to increase the visibility of security event information across multiple technologies. Creating security use cases to enable the wider SOC to respond to a wider array of threats. Identify where automation can assist the Incident Response team when investigating suspicious activity. Creation of analytic content to enable quantifiable metrics on SOC performance. What are BAE More ❯

IR35 Hybrid - London 3 days per week & 2 days working from home Our global media and consumer technology client is seeking a Senior Back End Engineer to join their Information Security team for an initial 3-month contract. This role focuses on building and maintaining internal tools used for large-scale web application testing , automation , and scraping , helping … to improve the security and resilience of digital platforms used worldwide. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role suited to experienced engineers who are confident working autonomously and contributing to complex systems with minimal onboarding. The ideal candidate will be available immediately or at short notice, and willing to work flexibly as needed to help clear a growing … microservice-based automation pipelines that test and strengthen web apps. Design, develop, and maintain scalable back end systems for internal web crawling and scraping tools. Collaborate with engineering and security stakeholders across global teams. Deliver high-quality, efficient code in an agile environment with minimal supervision. Requirements Extensive commercial experience with Golang in back end development. Familiarity with Python More ❯

UK SC Clearance for this role.You’ll join a small, trusted team operating within a secure area of our Hatfield office. The team is responsible for managing and processing security vetting applications for individuals requiring access to government and customer sites. You’ll work from a defined screening policy and use a range of secure systems and third-party … tools to assess applications, verify information, and make informed decisions.Full training will be provided, but the role demands a hhigh level of personal accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality. Key Responsibilities Process and progress security clearance applications, proactively chasing outstanding information to avoid delays.Monitor and manage government … security clearances (CTC, SC, DV) via the UKSV portal (NSVS), ensuring compliance with national security protocols and internal policies.Make evidence-based, risk-informed decisions on clearance outcomes in line with policy and vetting frameworks.Conduct background checks and validate applicant information using secure third-party systems.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across multiple secure platforms.Respond to queries More ❯