Cyber Defence Jobs in the UK excluding London

1 to 25 of 35 Cyber Defence Jobs in the UK excluding London

Cyber Defence Analyst

Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid/Remote Options
Leidos Innovations UK Limited
on, 4 days off day and night shift pattern The Role: Leidos, a Global IT Solutions Provider specialising in large scale implementations involving science, engineering, and technology, require a Cyber Defence Analyst to work in their CSOC (Cyber Security Operations Centre) Team. The Cyber Defence Analyst will be expected to contribute to the growth and … development of the CSOC. You will work with a wide variety of stakeholders to ensure, the Leidos CSOC, a Defensive Cyber Security capability, can support a customers Cyber Resilience, protecting them with a 24 x 7 Threat Detection and Response service, mitigating their risk of Cyber Attack. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience from … a CSOC background or be able to demonstrate sufficient transferable Cyber Security knowledge, qualifications, aptitude, and passion to quickly learn the Cyber Defence Analyst role. To succeed in the role the candidate must be capable of working under pressure, delivering on multiple customer accounts and have an appetite to progress and develop their own Cyber Security More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000
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Cyber Defence Analyst L2

Newport, UK
Airbus Protect Limited
Job Description: Airbus Protect is a European specialist in cyber security, safety and sustainability services. Our mission is to protect governments, military and essential national infrastructure enterprises from cyber threats. We are over 1800 experts based across our main locations in France, Germany and the UK, each with a Security Operating Centre, we also operate in the US … and the Middle East. We provide a global cyber defence approach that aims to protect, detect and respond to cyber threats with a portfolio including managed security services, industrial control system offerings, encryption, key management and consultancy services. Our goal: Protect our customers and support their needs with cyber security products. We are passionate about cyber … reports to key stakeholders and exercise good time management. *This position can offer you:* Are you looking for challenging tasks in a company with some of the most creative cyber security technology and services? Integration into an international network of cyber security experts across and outside of Europe? Would you like to participate in Europe-wide projects as More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Cyber Defence Manager

Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Hybrid/Remote Options
British Veterinary Association
This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Location: Remote or Hybrid Team: Cyber Defence - Blue Team Type: Full-time Lead the Charge in Securing Global Animal Health Are you ready to take the lead in defending a global veterinary business from evolving cyber threats … As our Cyber Defense Manager, you'll head up the Cyber Defence "Blue Team," driving operational excellence and strategic resilience across a complex, distributed digital landscape. Your leadership will directly support the secure delivery of veterinary care and innovation worldwide-protecting the systems that help animals live healthier lives. What You'll Do This is a hands … on leadership role where you'll shape and execute our cybersecurity strategy, working across IT, digital, and regional teams to embed a strong cyber culture and robust defenses. Key responsibilities include: Strategic Leadership: Own and evolve the security roadmap, including tooling optimisation and risk management. Secure Design & Architecture: Provide expert guidance across IT projects and infrastructure. Operational Oversight: Define More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Cyber Defence Analyst

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Hybrid/Remote Options
Experian Ltd
we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com. Internal Grade E Job Description As a Cyber Defence Analyst, you will join the Cyber Fusion Center, performing in-depth analysis, assessment, and response to security threats by following documented policies to meet Service Level … Goals. The team provides global 24x7 security operations and monitoring for cybersecurity events affecting Experian. You will be a part of the first line of defence in Experian's broader incident response and incident management departments, responsible for receiving and prioritizing cybersecurity alerts, including being the dedicated contact for potential security incidents reported by users (e.g., Experian employees). … for potentially major security incidents to support incident response efforts and may include assignment to an on-call rotation for evenings, weekends, holidays. Summary of Primary Responsibilities As the Cyber Defence Analyst, you will: Contribute to daily security operations by overseeing response activities for security events and alerts associated with cyber threats, intrusions, and compromises alongside a More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Associate Security Analyst

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
GTC Recruitment Limited
Our client is seeking an experienced Associate Security Analyst to join their Cyber Defence team. This is a hands-on role where you will investigate and respond to cyber security incidents that could impact critical systems and services across the UK. You will play a key part in identifying threats, supporting incident response, and helping to continually … improve the organisation’s cyber defence capabilities. The role also involves mentoring apprentice analysts and joining an out-of-hours on-call rota to ensure 24/7 coverage of potential cyber incidents. Key Responsibilities Investigate and triage cyber security alerts and user reports. Analyse systems, files, network traffic, and cloud environments to determine the extent … incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery. Contribute to post-incident reviews and develop lessons learned. Create and improve incident response playbooks and knowledge base articles. Work closely with wider Cyber Defence functions to strengthen security operations. Act as an escalation point for apprentice security analysts, providing coaching, mentoring, and line management. What We’re Looking For More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £550 - £650 per day
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Senior SOC Analyst

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid/Remote Options
Cloud People
UK) Company & Role This is more than a SOC role, it is a chance to join a fast growing, people first global service provider that is redefining what great cyber defence looks like. With over $1B in global revenue, this organisation delivers end to end IT and Cyber outsourcing and managed services to customers across enterprise, public … Testing and Incident Response, supported by a world class Security Advisory function. As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will take a leading role in identifying, investigating and responding to cyber threats across varied client environments. You will mentor junior analysts, lead complex incidents and help evolve the SOC’s detection and response capabilities. This is an opportunity to make … and the support to grow into roles such as SOC Lead, Threat Hunter, Security Engineer or Incident Responder. Why This Role Stands Out Join a $1B global IT and Cyber Defence provider that invests heavily in people and technology Work with cutting edge platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Elastic and Palo Alto Be part of a collaborative More ❯
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Senior Security Engineer

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid/Remote Options
Cloud People
+ Benefits + Training Hybrid (Portsmouth, UK) Company & Role This is an opportunity to join a fast growing, people first global service provider that is redefining what excellence in cyber defence looks like. With over $1B in global revenue, this organisation delivers end to end IT outsourcing and managed services to customers across enterprise, public sector and fast … practice. As a Senior Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining the tools, platforms and integrations that power the company’s Security Operations Centre and Cyber Defence services. This role blends hands on technical engineering with solution design and automation, ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving processes and enabling analysts … to detect and respond faster. Why This Role Stands Out • Join a $1B global IT and Cyber Defence provider investing heavily in people, platforms and innovation • Shape and enhance the SOC’s technical foundations, influencing how detection and response evolves • Work with cutting edge tools across Microsoft, Elastic, Palo Alto, Splunk and other leading technologies • Hybrid working, flexible More ❯
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Cyber Defence Manager

Keynsham, Somerset, United Kingdom
VC Evidensia UK
Lead the Charge in Securing Global Animal Health Are you ready to take the lead in defending a global veterinary business from evolving cyber threats? As our Cyber Defense Manager, you'll head up the Cyber Defence "Blue Team," driving operational excellence and strategic resilience across a complex, distributed digital landscape. Your leadership will directly support … ll Do This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape and execute our cybersecurity strategy, working across IT, digital, and regional teams to embed a strong cyber culture and robust defenses. Key responsibilities include: Strategic Leadership: Own and evolve the security roadmap, including tooling optimisation and risk management. Secure Design & Architecture: Provide expert guidance across IT … teams. Flexibility for occasional travel and out-of-hours support. Exposure to MxDR/SOC environments and advanced security protocols (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls). Knowledge of GDPR, Cyber Essentials+, PCI-DSS, and other compliance standards. Strong grasp of data protection legislation (e.g., GDPR, Data Protection Act). Global Impact: Your leadership will help protect the digital infrastructure More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Level 3 SOC Analyst

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Element Materials Technology
a mature approach to their work with extensive technical knowledge and hands-on experience in Security Operations. This is a unique opportunity to be a founding key member of Cyber Defence. You will work closely with key stakeholders at all levels to develop what you see as a great 24/7 operational cyber defence capability. Please … note the on-call rota is every 1 in 6 weeks. Core Responsibilities Cyber Defence authority for real-time monitoring of Element’s security platforms such as SIEM and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Prompt analysis and triage of alerts and security events. Support the Incident Response (IR) team to report potential or actual incidents Conduct proactive Threat … review/write reports, procedures and standards. Ability to translate technical findings to a non-technical audience. Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and trends. Exposure to cyber security, including knowledge and experience of the breadth of threat actors and depth of threat vectors available Knowledge of using digital forensic and malware analysis tools, whether that be More ❯
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Senior Security Analyst

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Franklin Fitch
Senior Security Analyst – SOC/Incident Response I’m partnering with a fast-growing Cyber Defence function that’s strengthening its Security Operations Centre and looking for a talented Senior Security Analyst to join the team. You’ll take a leading role in detecting, analysing, and responding to cyber threats across diverse client environments, mentoring junior analysts … and support automation initiatives. Produce incident reports and guide remediation activities. Help coach and upskill junior analysts. You should bring: 2–4 years’ experience in a SOC, CSIRT, or cyber defence environment. Solid knowledge of SIEM and EDR platforms (Sentinel, Splunk, Defender, CrowdStrike, etc.). Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK and network/cloud security principles. Strong analytical More ❯
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SOC Analyst (2nd Line)

Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Franklin Fitch
Senior Security Analyst – SOC/Incident Response I’m partnering with a fast-growing Cyber Defence function that’s strengthening its Security Operations Centre and looking for a talented Senior Security Analyst to join the team. You’ll take a leading role in detecting, analysing, and responding to cyber threats across diverse client environments, mentoring junior analysts … and support automation initiatives. Produce incident reports and guide remediation activities. Help coach and upskill junior analysts. You should bring: 2–4 years’ experience in a SOC, CSIRT, or cyber defence environment. Solid knowledge of SIEM and EDR platforms (Sentinel, Splunk, Defender, CrowdStrike, etc.). Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK and network/cloud security principles. Strong analytical More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
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Cyber Defence Analyst

Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Leidos Innovations UK Limited
on, 4 days off day and night shift pattern The Role: Leidos, a Global IT Solutions Provider specialising in large scale implementations involving science, engineering, and technology, require a Cyber Defence Analyst to work in their CSOC (Cyber Security Operations Centre) Team click apply for full job details More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 45,000 Annual
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Senior Cyber Security Engineer / Threat Intelligence Specialist

Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Meridian Business Support
Senior Cyber Security Engineer/Threat Intelligence Specialist Bristol (Hybrid) | Up to £81,000 + Excellent Benefits Join a leading UK law firm shaping the future of cyber resilience. About the Role My client are seekinga Senior Cyber Security Engineer/Threat Intelligence Specialist to strengthen and mature our firms cyber defence and incident response … and infrastructure environments. Stay ahead of the latest vulnerabilities, attacker techniques, and threat trends. Collaborate with IT Operations to safeguard key business assets. Contribute to the development of new cyber technologies, strategies, and roadmaps aligned to firm-wide IT goals. Manage vendor relationships and support supplier selection. Ensure compliance with ISO27001, GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus, and other regulatory … frameworks. What Were Looking For Proven experience in Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence, or SOC environments. Hands-on experience with Azure Security Center, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender ATP, M365 Security & Compliance, and KQL scripting. Knowledge of frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS, NCSC, and Security Scorecard. Understanding of network security systems (Zscaler, Darktrace, Firewalls, NAC, VPN, wireless, segmentation). More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £80,000
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Cyber Security Specialist

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Rullion Limited
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 Group and provides subject matter expertise in security architecture, cyber risk governance, and assurance frameworks. This is a cross-functional role with both advisory and hands-on responsibilities, focusing on security assurance, risk management and supporting architecture reviews, vulnerability management, risk assessments, cyber defence posture, driving technical assurance, and embedding risk-aligned security controls across … and platforms. You will also guide teams in applying secure-by-design principles and support both internal audit and external compliance efforts including Gov Assure, CAF, ISO 27001, and Cyber Essentials (CE and CE+) while supporting the secure operation of core services. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, technical depth, and a sound understanding of UK-specific cyber More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Lead Cyber Security Engineer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid/Remote Options
Career Legal
Lead Cyber Security Engineer We're partnered with a global law firm who are looking to build a next-generation Security Operations (SecOps) function. They are looking for a Lead Cyber Security Engineer to drive innovation, strengthen resilience, and champion a zero-trust approach across their global network. *Hybrid working- 3 days in London per week* What You … ground up and manage/mentor the team. Lead the implementation, optimisation, and management of cutting-edge security tools like CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, and Mimecast. Take ownership of our cyber defence posture from incident response and vulnerability management to WAFs, DDoS protection, and encryption. Mentor junior engineers, elevate best practices, and help us on our journey to ISO More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 per annum
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Security Operations Center Analyst

Corsham, England, United Kingdom
LHH
This role is based five days per week on-site in Corsham. Security Analyst – SOC (Corsham, On-Site) An exciting opportunity to join an established Security Operations Centre, providing cyber expertise to support day-to-day operations. The role involves regular SOC activities, introducing new processes, and embedding best practice across the workplace. This role is based five days … or immigration status, three years’ continuous employment history, and an unspent criminal record check (DBS). Key Responsibilities Conduct reactive monitoring of client networks to deliver a layered, agile cyber defence capability across all security domains. Manage and triage alerts, perform impact assessments, and develop mitigating strategies to be briefed up the chain of command. Ensure compliance with … all cyber security policies, procedures, and orders, reviewing and amending where required. Maintain and share knowledge of current cyber issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits through research, technical reports, and briefs. Skills and Experience Experience working as a Security Analyst in a SOC or equivalent security monitoring and response environment. Current SC clearance (essential). Knowledge of data networks. Experience More ❯
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Technical Security Consultant

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Hybrid/Remote Options
Littlefish
the future of our security services. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic influence, focusing on innovation, automation, and AI-driven enhancements. Youll work at the forefront of cyber defence, helping to design and deliver solutions that strengthen resilience and enable smarter security operations. You will: Architect & Design : Build and evolve secure frameworks using Microsoft Security (Defender More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000
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Senior Cyber Security Engineer / Threat Intelligence Specialist

Bristol, Somerset, United Kingdom
Meridian Business Support
Senior Cyber Security Engineer/Threat Intelligence Specialist Bristol (Hybrid) Up to £81,000 + Excellent Benefits Join a leading UK law firm shaping the future of cyber resilience. About the Role My client are seekinga Senior Cyber Security Engineer/Threat Intelligence Specialist to strengthen and mature our firms cyber defence and incident response More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 80,000 Annual
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Senior SOC Analyst Level 2

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Fynity
Analyst ready to play a crucial role in defending the UK's most critical systems? Join a top-tier consultancy that operates at the sharp end of cybersecurity within defence, aerospace, and national security.We’re looking for an experienced SOC Analyst to join our high-performing Security Operations Centre in Farnborough. This is a unique chance to contribute to … real-world cyber defence, on country critical technology, pitting your SCO skills against state of the art attacks.As the SOC Analyst, you will: Monitoring and triaging alerts across secure client environments Investigating threats using logs, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry Supporting response efforts during live security incidents Improving detection rules, playbooks, and tooling with MITRE ATT&CK-driven More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £10,000 per annum
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L1 SOC Analyst

Fareham, England, United Kingdom
Hamilton Barnes 🌳
Security Service Provider (MSSP) and trusted Fortinet & Microsoft partner — is on the hunt for an L1 SOC Analyst to join their growing team. Working with high-profile clients across defence, government, and financial services , you’ll play a vital role on the frontlines of cyber defence, detecting and responding to real-world threats. This is more than More ❯
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Security Operations Manager Contract

Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid/Remote Options
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
and security capabilities, we're investing in a robust operational security function to protect our people, data and services. This is a rare opportunity to lead the front-line defence of a nationally recognised organisation, where your expertise will directly impact the safety and resilience of critical systems that support thousands of service users. Your new role This is … more than a technical contract, it's a mission-critical role at the heart of our cyber security strategy. As Operational Security Manager, you'll take ownership of our security operations, overseeing threat intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response and the performance of our outsourced 24/7 SOC. You'll work closely with internal technology teams to embed security … modern technologies and have the chance to leave a lasting legacy in operational security. What you need to do now If you're ready to lead the charge in cyber defence and make a meaningful impact, click 'apply' to submit your CV and begin a confidential conversation. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £55,000 per annum
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SOC Manager - Threat Hunter

Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Anson McCade
Hunting Manager to join its expanding Security Operations Centre. This is a pivotal leadership role, overseeing Tier 3 Security and Incident Response Analysts while driving proactive threat hunting and cyber threat intelligence initiatives. This hands-on position combines technical depth, strategic leadership, and a forward-thinking approach to cybersecurity. The successful candidate will lead advanced incident response activities, mentor … a high-performing team, and shape the strategic direction of cyber defence capabilities across a diverse customer base. On offer Salary - Competitive depending upon experience Company Bonus Scheme Comprehensive Benefits Pack 10% Company Pension £6k Vehicle allowance Excellent skill up and career progression Flexible working from Day 1 Plus more Skills & Experience Proven experience leading incident response and More ❯
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Detection & Response Engineering Lead

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Lawrence Harvey
k + 10% Bonus & Benefits Location – Cambridge (1 day per week in office) Currently working with an incredibly innovative Tech firm who are hiring for a senior level Cyber Security Detection & Response Engineer to enhance their Cyber Detection, Response and Investigation capability. You will have ownership of the entire Detection and Response function, building out the IR playbooks … with the wider Engineering functions to drive a culture of secure development. This is a pivotal hire in a really exciting wider security transformation, reporting into the Director of Cyber Security who has built out some of the most forward-thinking, cloud-native cyber defence capabilities for multiple FTSE 100 firms. Key Responsibilities Design, build and deploy … security tooling to monitor, detect and respond to security events within a complex technical environment. Lead response and investigation to cyber incidents, in turn continuously building out the playbooks and streamlining the process. Work with wider development teams to ensure security is incorporated throughout entire SDLC. Key Requirements 4+ years’ experience working in an advanced Security Engineering capacity; developing More ❯
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Senior Security Consultant

Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid/Remote Options
Franklin Fitch
Senior Security Consultant – Cloud Security Focus Are you an experienced Cloud Security professional ready to make your mark in a growing cyber consultancy? I’m working with a leading IT and Cyber Defence services provider that’s expanding its Security Advisory practice . They’re looking for a Senior Security Consultant who can deliver expert guidance across … consultancy across Azure and AWS. Conduct posture assessments, gap analyses, and configuration reviews. Design secure architectures aligned with NCSC, CIS, and ISO 27001. Advise on governance, compliance (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST). Collaborate with SOC and engineering teams to strengthen detection and identity controls. You’ll need: 4+ years’ experience in security consulting, architecture, or engineering. Strong … as-code experience (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation). Multi-cloud exposure. What’s on offer: Hybrid working, funded training and certifications, a collaborative environment, and real influence in shaping future cyber offerings. If you’re passionate about enabling secure digital transformation, this is a great opportunity to work with clients who value genuine expertise. More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
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Senior Security Engineer

Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid/Remote Options
Franklin Fitch
Engineer – Detection & Automation Here’s a great opportunity for a hands-on Senior Security Engineer who enjoys building, optimising, and automating SOC infrastructure. This role sits within a growing Cyber Defence operation where you’ll help design and maintain the platforms behind SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and threat intelligence tooling, improving detection coverage and enabling analysts to respond faster. More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 per annum
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Cyber Defence
the UK excluding London
10th Percentile
£30,165
25th Percentile
£47,875
Median
£59,000
75th Percentile
£71,602
90th Percentile
£77,500