20 of 20 Security Posture Jobs in the North West

Job Title: Information Security Architect - Solutions & Enterprise Security Architecture Location: Manchester Hybrid Working: 50% Remote/50% Office Leading Financial Services/FinTech are seeking a highly technical and broad Information Security Architect to join their security architecture team. This is a key position responsible for ensuring that the design, delivery, and operation of systems and … services meet the highest security architecture and compliance standards. Information Security Architect will provide architectural leadership across multiple security domains — combining deep hands-on technical security expertise with strategic enterprise security architecture thinking. You will play a critical role in embedding security throughout the technology landscape, from solution-level security reviews to security solutions and enterprise-wide security architecture standards. This role requires a balance of security solution architecture, technical review and assurance, and enterprise security architecture skills. You will define and validate security controls, assess new technologies, perform security design reviews, and ensure security-by-design principles are consistently applied across hybrid, on-premise, and More ❯

Application Security Lead Entertainment UK Hybrid/Remote Job description This role works closely with development teams to verify our partners applications satisfy the defined security criteria, supporting the organization on the security design and conducting reviews of applications, while improving automation. Primary Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and guidance on application security best practices, methodologies, and … technologies. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to development teams, architects, and stakeholders across our clients organisation. Design and review security architectures for applications, ensuring the implementation of effective security controls and countermeasures. Conduct threat modelling exercises to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle. Conduct in-depth security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing of applications to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities. Utilise industry-standard tools and methodologies to assess the security posture of applications and provide actionable recommendations for remediation Essential At least three years experience in a similar senior Information Security position Customer-oriented person, with the ability to educate and More ❯

our overall success. We invite you to share your perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and innovative ideas; we look forward to your contributions. Join the Vix team as an experienced Cloud Security Engineer! This on-site position in Manchester involves collaborating with our Cloud Operations team and the Security team to maintain robust security protocols. You'll play a … crucial role in guiding our technical teams to meet security standards, successfully passing security audits, and safeguarding both company and customer data. As the first point of contact for security incidents, your expertise will be essential in keeping our systems secure. We regret that this position is only available for UK citizens/Residents with indefinite leave … the UK, with current full time work rights for the United Kingdom, currently residing in the UK. The position is located in Manchester. Responsibilities Evaluate and strengthen our overall security posture by performing continuous audits, risk assessments, threat modelling, and architecture reviews to ensure effective controls and adherence to regulatory standards. Consistently monitor and assess cloud environments for More ❯

Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer with hands-on experience using Wiz and deep technical expertise across major cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP . This role is key in strengthening our cloud security posture, managing security incidents, and driving proactive improvements through advanced risk and control measures. You will … collaborate with cross-functional IT, DevOps, and Security teams to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks, leveraging automation and best practices to ensure secure cloud environments across our organization. Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and optimize Wiz for continuous cloud security monitoring and compliance management. Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and risks across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments, and drive … remediation efforts. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for security incidents and coordinate escalations as needed. Partner with software engineering and infrastructure teams to integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines and software design. Monitor industry information technology trends to anticipate evolving threats and recommend security strategy enhancements. Participate in change and transformation initiatives to improve More ❯

Security Engineer - Cloud/Compliance/ISO 27001 Location: Knutsford (Cheshire) - Hybrid Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 DOE + benefits About the Role We're working with a rapidly growing, cloud-first technology business that provides secure, compliant software to global enterprise clients across regulated sectors. They're now looking for an experienced Security Engineer to help strengthen … their information security posture and lead key security initiatives across cloud and internal operations. Reporting directly to the COO, you'll take ownership of day-to-day security operations, implement and refine controls, and play a hands-on role in ensuring compliance with recognised standards such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II. This is … a visible and strategic position - ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical depth with governance, audit, and risk management responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain the company's information security strategy, policies, and frameworks. Oversee day-to-day security operations including access control, patching, log review, and alert response. Implement and manage controls across cloud and on-premises More ❯

What will you be doing? The Love2shop team (part of the PayPoint Group) is looking to expand its Information Security team, and we have a new role for a Cyber Security Engineer. You will be responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining security content such as rules, playbooks, dashboards, and reports for our security systems. This role … requires a strong understanding of security best practices, and experience working with enterprise security platforms within a SOC environment. You will join the Information Security team and use your experience and technical skills and work closely with your team members. This role is Hybrid with a requirement to be onsite at least once a week in Liverpool … Key responsibilities Security Engineering You’ll develop and refine detection rules, alerts, and automation playbooks using Microsoft security platforms to identify threats and reduce false positives. Your role will also involve managing log ingestion, ensuring full coverage of critical assets, and driving the integration of automation and AI to enhance our security operations. Security Analysis Monitor More ❯

Are you a hands-on security professional with experience managing IT security operations and driving improvements across infrastructure and processes? This Manchester based organisation is looking for an IT Security Manager to take ownership of information security, risk management and ongoing security enhancement activities. You’ll work closely with Senior Leadership, leading key initiatives to … protect systems, data and users while helping shape the organisation’s security posture. What you’ll be doing: Managing day-to-day information security operations, including incident response and risk assessments Leading the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and controls Driving continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen cyber resilience Developing and supporting security roadmaps aligned … with business needs Acting as the security escalation point within the IT function Collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain compliance and security best practices Supporting audit and compliance activities related to Cyber Essentials, ISO27001 or similar What you’ll need: Proven experience managing IT security or information security functions Strong technical knowledge of More ❯

Role Overview We are working with a Charity who are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Cyber Security Analyst to support the ongoing protection of their digital assets, systems, and data.This home-based role will be instrumental in monitoring threats, identifying risk, assessing vulnerabilities, and improving their security posture across the organisation.You'll work closely with the … IT Security Manager, wider IT team, and third-party partners to ensure security best practices are maintained across their cloud and on-premise environments. Key Responsibilities Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments and recommend remediation steps Support the investigation of security incidents and policy violations Assist with risk assessments and security audits Implement and maintain security … with the latest developments in technology, business practices, and the wider threat environment Ability to work independently and remotely with minimal supervision Understanding of current threats, attack vectors, and security frameworks Familiarity with Microsoft 365 security tools (Defender, Purview, Entra, etc.) Working knowledge of network protocols, email security, and IT architectures Right to work in the UK More ❯

Principal Security Engineer | AWS, CPSM, SIEM & IAM | SaaS House This rapidly expanding Security SaaS powerhouse has been making waves over the past decade, growing at an exceptional pace. Their innovative products are trusted and utilised by over half of the Fortune 500 , including industry giants like Amazon and Microsoft . Following a $110m investment from a leading private … and the US , with their HQ based in the North West. Traditionally they've been averaging 30% YoY growth since being founded in the late 2000s As the only Security Engineer in their modern office in Knutsford, you’ll have significant autonomy and influence on our client's internal security posture and you'll be working closely … with the engineering and product teams to enable security across the company. Key Requirements: AWS - Cloud Security Vulnerability Management Tools IAM CPSM Incident Response/small amounts of ISO27001 This role is 5 days a week on-site , you’ll enjoy the perks of a sleek new office, including in-house chefs, and complimentary all-day food . More ❯

Senior Cyber Security Analyst Up to £60,000 + bonus + benefits Crewe, UK (Hybrid – 3 days in office) Permanent | Full-time We’re looking for an experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to play a key role in protecting our client’s systems, networks, and data. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on threat detection, incident response … and vulnerability management , while driving continuous improvement across the organisation’s security posture. You’ll collaborate closely with infrastructure, development, and compliance teams to maintain high standards of cyber resilience and uphold key frameworks such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus . Key Responsibilities: • Lead threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management activities • Strengthen cyber security posture … secure SDLC practices • Maintain compliance with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus standards • Mentor junior analysts and support SOC process development Key Skills & Experience: • Strong technical background in cyber security • Experience with application, cloud (AWS) , and infrastructure security • Proven hands-on experience with EDR/NDR tools , particularly CrowdStrike • Proficient with Linux and databases such as MySQL , PostgreSQL More ❯

Senior Cyber Security Analyst Up to £60,000 + bonus + benefits Crewe, UK (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Permanent | Full-time We're looking for an experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to play a key role in protecting our client's systems, networks, and data. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on threat detection, incident response … and vulnerability management , while driving continuous improvement across the organisation's security posture. You'll collaborate closely with infrastructure, development, and compliance teams to maintain high standards of cyber resilience and uphold key frameworks such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus . Key Responsibilities: * Lead threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management activities * Strengthen cyber security posture … secure SDLC practices * Maintain compliance with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus standards * Mentor junior analysts and support SOC process development Key Skills & Experience: * Strong technical background in cyber security * Experience with application, cloud (AWS) , and infrastructure security * Proven hands-on experience with EDR/NDR tools , particularly CrowdStrike * Proficient with Linux and databases such as MySQL , PostgreSQL More ❯

Job Description: Mandatory Skills: Mobile Security Experience: 5-8 Years LOCATION : Leeds/Halifax/Manchester/Bristol/Edinburgh, UK Experience of Mobile platform security, threat modelling and mitigation techniques Capable of conducting regular reviews of our mobile application security posture using your hands-on experience. Develop and maintain pen-testing security tools, scripts … policies and procedures In depth knowledge of mobile app security standards (Android/iOS) Desirable knowledge & experience Familiarity with mobile development, DevSecOps tooling, testing and automation frameworks. Have deep knowledge and experience using the mobile security tools. Good understanding of authentication, authorisation, encryption, and cryptography patterns. Experience in proactive researching of new technologies emerging in the security More ❯

Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager- £(phone number removed) + Bens – Warrington/Hybrid Over the past ten years, Talos360 has firmly established itself as a market leader in talent software solutions and online recruitment media with our innovations in the HR software space, Talos ATS & Talos Engage solving todays talent challenges. 2024 was a year where our business … and are growing quickly. We are a SaaS technology business, with massive growth plans and investment. We have an exciting new opportunity for a forward thinking, effective and passionate Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager to join our team. Our new Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager would be responsible for ensuring effective frameworks, policies, governance, and risk … The role is key to developing and maintaining internal control framework and will guide the evolution of our control mechanisms and governance processes and will help maintain a suitable security posture. Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager – Responsibilities -Driving major change initiatives to facilitate the design and implementation of appropriate control mechanisms, security initiatives and governance processes More ❯

Manager. Coordinate MSPs and vendors to maintain uptime, connectivity, device lifecycle management, and user support. Negotiate IT supplier contracts, SLAs and commercial terms that balance value, performance and risk. Security, risk & governance Lead our security posture and drive ‘secure by design’ across identity, devices, data and SaaS applications. Run risk management, change control, disaster recovery, incident response … Head of IT/IT Manager/CTO level. Strong hands on knowledge and experience across: Microsoft 365/Entra/Intune/Defender; enterprise networking; identity & access; endpoint security; device lifecycle; backup/DR. Experience with ERP/NetSuite or similar enterprise SaaS; data integration/reporting; process automation. Security & governance, vendor/commercial management, budgeting and … language. Desirable : Exposure to industrial, engineering, or construction environments – strong project base. Experience supporting technology change through business growth or acquisitions. ITIL, PRINCE2/Agile, and relevant Microsoft/Security certifications. Working Pattern : Hybrid: We offer flexibility in remote working; however, regular on-site presence at Bury is essential to succeed in this role (team leadership, Board engagement, site More ❯

an Operational Technology (OT) Support Engineer to join on client site at Heysham Power Station. If successful you'll play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the cyber security posture of critical infrastructure systems. You will be responsible for supporting in-service management of OT environments, ensuring compliance with national and industry-specific standards, and contributing to … the ongoing digital transformation of key energy and manufacturing assets. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about cyber security in industrial contexts, offering opportunities for professional development and hands-on technical engagement in one of the UK's most important sectors. The client require candidates to be eligible for SC Clearance. Main Responsibilities: Provide on-site support for … OT and Plant Computing Systems (PCS), ensuring cyber security compliance and operational integrity. Administer configuration control, malware protection, and backup management while maintaining risk registers and system documentation. Participate in cyber incident response, governance reporting, and awareness training to uphold safety and compliance standards. Collaborate with system engineers to implement secure configurations and maintain resilience across critical digital assets. More ❯

for anOperational Technology (OT) Support Engineer to join on client site at Heysham Power Station. If successful you'll play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the cyber security posture of critical infrastructure systems. You will be responsible for supporting in-service management of OT environments, ensuring compliance with national and industry-specific standards, and contributing to … the ongoing digital transformation of key energy and manufacturing assets. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about cyber security in industrial contexts, offering opportunities for professional development and hands-on technical engagement in one of the UK's most important sectors. The client require candidates to be eligible for SC Clearance. Main Responsibilities: Provide on-site support for … OT and Plant Computing Systems (PCS), ensuring cyber security compliance and operational integrity. Administer configuration control, malware protection, and backup management while maintaining risk registers and system documentation. Participate in cyber incident response, governance reporting, and awareness training to uphold safety and compliance standards. Collaborate with system engineers to implement secure configurations and maintain resilience across critical digital assets. More ❯

Penetration Tester – Cyber Security Consultancy About the Role We’re looking for a skilled Penetration Tester to join a growing, highly regarded UK cyber security practice. You’ll be part of an established, CREST-accredited team , working with both public and private sector clients to assess and improve their security posture across a range of technologies. … client meetings. Offer practical remediation advice and assist clients post-assessment. Mentor junior testers and support internal capability growth. What We’re Looking For 2–5 years’ experience in security testing or ethical hacking. Strong background in web, API, and infrastructure testing . Familiarity with cloud environments and associated security considerations. Proficient with standard tools like Burp Suite … days holiday + bank holidays Private healthcare Pension scheme Paid sick leave Regular team events & socials Clear career development path If you’re ready to join a forward-thinking security consultancy that’s growing fast and values technical depth and collaboration, apply now for a confidential conversation. More ❯

Lead Cyber Security Risk Consultant - PCI-DSS - Manchester We're seeking a strong Lead Cyber Security Risk Consultant with excellent cyber security, GRC & PCI-DSS payments experience to join our client's growing Cyber Security team. They need somebody who has excellent knowledge in PCI-DSS, ideally the subject matter expert, along with good governance, risk … work, so we're looking for someone who is confident and can provide the PCI-DSS expertise that is needed. Experience Required: At least 5 years in a Cyber security & GRC role, at Senior, lead or manager level. Be a PCI-DSS expert around payments ISO 27001and GDPR Knowledge of Risk Management, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation techniques … standards such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and GDPR. The position combines both strategic oversight and hands-on delivery, providing clear visibility of risks and driving measurable improvements in security maturity. This role is majority onsite in Central Manchester, but there is flex on start and finish times. They have just opened their brand-new UK based headquarters in More ❯

GRC Specialist - PCI-DSS - Manchester We're seeking an experienced GRC Specialist with excellent cyber security, GRC & PCI-DSS payments experience to join our client's growing Cyber Security team. They need somebody who has excellent knowledge in PCI-DSS along with good governance, risk and compliance experience and familiarity with other standards. Experience Required: At least … years in a Cyber security & GRC role Be a PCI-DSS expert around payments ISO 27001and GDPR Knowledge of Risk Management, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation techniques Good experience around Audits and compliance Any penetration testing experience would be a bonus You'll work closely with both internal and external stakeholders across Legal, Risk & Audit, Procurement, and IT … standards such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and GDPR. The position combines both strategic oversight and hands-on delivery, providing clear visibility of risks and driving measurable improvements in security maturity. This role is majority onsite in Central Manchester but there is flex on start and finish times. They have just opened their brand-new UK based headquarters in More ❯

IAM Engineer plays a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining advanced solutions that protect an organisation’s systems and sensitive information. This position is central to strengthening digital security, enabling innovation, and ensuring compliance across all business operations. Key Responsibilities Provide expert knowledge and guidance on security systems, cryptographic engineering, and identity management best practices. Design, develop … Manage and protect secrets by ensuring secure generation, storage, and usage across all digital platforms. Conduct regular audits to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and support swift response to potential security threats. Drive innovation by identifying and implementing advancements in cryptographic technologies and techniques. Collaborate closely with developers, architects, and security teams to align cryptographic and IAM solutions with … business goals, regulatory standards, and internal security policies. Build, deploy, and maintain robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems and frameworks that support organisational security objectives. Leadership and Collaboration Expectations Provide expert consultation, shaping policies and operational decisions while ensuring effectiveness across teams and business divisions. Lead a high-performing team, setting clear objectives, coaching for excellence, and More ❯