221 Information Security jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Req ID: 46905

Posting Date: 06/08/2025

Function:  Cyber Security

Location: Hatfield or Sheffield

Please note - This role requires the selected candidate to hold UK Government Clearance to SC level or be eligible for it. This role also requires you to work on a shift pattern (days / nights). Locations: Sheffield or Hatfield

Why this job matters

This role exists to provide specialist technical support on complex network security and cyber security deployments for any and all of our UK contracts. Building intermate working relationships and trust through effective communication and meeting expectation and deadlines is key. Liaising with customer representatives or vendors and directing other support staff where appropriate will also form part of the role.

Additionally, the support of new products and services is an important part of keeping pace with the industry and customer requirements and allows BT to maintain market position as key supplier of services. As a Cyber Security Professional, you will therefore be expected to provide support in this area, working with confidence and initiative and applying excellent self management in order to promote successful outcomes.

What you'll be doing

1. We need you to be a cyber incident decision maker, responsible for ensuring that mitigation controls and incident response are appropriate

2. Providing security advice and remediation to Lines of Business within BT and external customers

3. Completing and owning integration testing on new products and services, producing all relevant supporting documentation

4. Positively supporting team leader and line manager

5. Ensuring full awareness of the need to safeguard sensitive customer information at all times, so that customers perceive BT to be a trustworthy organisation

Essential Skills

Troubleshooting

Escalation Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Incident Management

What we would like to see on your CV

1. External professional certification in security related discipline e.g. Fortinet NSE 4, Cisco CCNP, Checkpoint CCSE, Palo Alto etc.

2. Knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP & OSI seven-layer model and how data networks are structured and operate

3. Knowledge of the best engineering practices and continuous delivery

4. Experience with incident and escalation management

5. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo Government Security Clearance to SC level, which requires residence in the UK for a minimum of 5 years

Benefits

At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.
 
Benefits of working for BT include:
• Competitive salary
• 10% on target bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

Flexible Working
This role offers a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days per week.

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

IT Network Security Engineer

Exeter

In office during probation, 3 days per week in office thereafter

£40k

I am working with a manufacturing and commerce client based in Exeter.

They are looking for a network security engineer to join their IT team.

Ideally you will have some or all of the skills that are listed below.

There is training provided for the right candidate, so if you have some, or all of the below and you would like to work with the associated technologies on business projects, then this is a great opportunity to develop within your career.

You will be getting involved in building and maintaining secure, efficient and stable networks and systems. You will be responsible for ensuring that networks and communications are optimised and that they function consistently, both internally and externally.

Responsibilities:

Design and deploy companies network services securely

Monitoring and administration of installations, integration of network communications including routers, switches, firewalls, DMZ, servers, telephony, LAN/WAN.

Manage IP subnet, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, VPN's, VoIP traffic.

Protect network security.

Ensure failure protocols are in place.

Stakeholder communication.

Ensure connectivity is balanced and sufficient with failover plan in place.

General activities such as administration, asset management, documentation, hardware builds and deployment, technical support of hardware infrastructure.

Train end users in safe use of IT infrastructure, and update relevant technical documentation.

Skills and Experience:

MS Windows Environment experience

CCNA/CCNP Accreditation

Awareness of cyber threats and how to manage them is absolutely essential.

Cat6 / fibre communication protocol skills

Network - routers, switches, firewalls, LAN/WAN, servers

Active Directory / MS Entra - profiles, security groups, group policy and configuration.

Network Security and preventative security measures.

Management of web connectivity, email services, and security.

Failover protocol experience.

Asset Management.

Desirable Experience:

Dell switches with fibre

Fortigate products

SCCM / MECM

ESXi and VMware

Veeam, CrowdStrike, Cortex XDR configuration and administration

Benefits:

Holiday increases with length of service.

Hybrid working after 3 month probation.

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexitime

Cycle to work

And more…

This is an urgent vacancy, please apply if you would like to be considered, along with a copy of your up to date CV, quoting reference 102856.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Information Security Analyst - Audit & Compliance

We're working with a global leader in Public Safety Technology & Services to find a certified Security Auditor. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that's setting the highest standards in cybersecurity and security compliance.

You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with leading security frameworks, preparing for and conducting audits, and contributing to security operations. You'll be joining a collaborative, ambitious team where there are genuine long-term career prospects and endless opportunities to develop.

The Role

• Lead and conduct internal audits across ISO 27001, GDPR, DORA, Cyber Essentials & more.
• Prepare teams for external audits and manage the audit process end-to-end.
• Monitor changes in compliance frameworks and maintain alignment.
• Support the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) in incident monitoring and response.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and security documentation.
• Collaborate with IT & Security teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.

What We're Looking For

• Strong knowledge of audit & compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, DORA).
• Experience with CSOC tools such as Rapid7 InsightIDR or other SIEM solutions.
• Hands-on experience with internal/external audits and compliance assessments.
• Relevant security/audit certifications (CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Cyber Essentials Assessor, or equivalent).
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance.

What's In It For You?

• Salary approx 90,000 + Bonus, Pension, Healthcare, Flexi-Working and much more.
• Hybrid working (2 days in the London office).
• Excellent long-term career growth with a global organisation.
• Work alongside some of the best minds in the industry.

This is a unique chance to be part of a company that's innovating in cybersecurity and compliance at a global scale.

Hit apply to upload your CV

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Information Security Accreditation Manager will oversee and manage the accreditation processes, ensuring compliance and excellence in standards. This role requires a professional with expertise in technology-related accreditation to lead initiatives and maintain quality benchmarks.

Client Details

An international Cyber Security certification body focusing on advancing standards and certifications. It plays a pivotal role in fostering trust and quality within its field, offering a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

Description

• Lead the development, improvement and execution of Cyber and Information Security accreditation strategy and process
• Lead a team of Information Security Accreditors
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain high-quality standards.
• Oversee the evaluation and approval of accreditation applications.
• Monitor changes in industry regulations and update accreditation criteria accordingly.
• Produce detailed reports and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Represent the organisation at relevant industry events and meetings.

Profile

• Proven experience in managing Cyber and Information Security assessment and auditing processes.
• With team leading experience
• Strong understanding of ISO27001.
• Exceptional organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in creating and implementing accreditation policies and procedures.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.

Desirable:

• ISO27001 Lead Auditor is highly desirable
• Experience in ISO17065
• Holder of security certifications like CISM, CISA

Job Offer

• Remote role with occasionally travel
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private Medical Insurance

Job Title: IT Security Architect
Contract: Contract role
Location: Hybrid - Based in Plymouth or Exeter
Sector: Energy & Utilities

About the Role

We're working with a leading organisation at the heart of the UK's energy transition-powering the move toward a cleaner, greener future. They're currently seeking an experienced IT Security Architect to support a portfolio of critical digital and cloud transformation projects.

This is a hybrid contract role with on-site presence expected in Plymouth or Exeter . You'll play a key part in ensuring security is embedded across IT platforms, helping to safeguard systems that are essential to the UK's energy infrastructure.

What You'll Be Doing

• Define and own security architecture for key IT projects across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Provide security expertise and direction to delivery and engineering teams.
• Drive secure-by-design principles and ensure compliance with internal and industry security standards.
• Conduct 1st-line cyber risk assessments and supply chain assurance for third-party vendors.
• Review supplier contracts to ensure appropriate security clauses are embedded.
• Maintain clear documentation and reporting around risks, residual risk ownership, and audit readiness.
• Stay up to date with the evolving cyber threat landscape and implement appropriate security controls.

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in cyber security, with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Microsoft Azure, as well as Microsoft Entra ID and M365.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), and NCSC Cloud Security Principles.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and support secure delivery in large, complex environments.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with globally distributed teams.
• A degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.

Why This Role?

• Join a programme of work central to the UK's energy future.
• Shape cyber strategy and architecture across high-impact digital and cloud initiatives.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements - based on either Plymouth or Exeter.
• A chance to work in a values-led, forward-thinking organisation focused on real-world impact.

Pontoon 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. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Network Architect - Defence and National Security

• Salary: 70k - 78k
• 10% DV Clearance Allowance paid monthly
• Car Allowance: 6k
• 15% Bonus
• Total Compensation circa: 90k - 103k

You will join a global IT Consultancy, and help government clients through their digital transformation journey.

Clearance:

• Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC and DV clearance for this role.
• Due to the nature of the clearance involved candidates must be sole UK Nationals

Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day support to the Programme and Project Managers to deliver the required network designs within all work streams (Main Programme, Live Service, Service Requests and Requests for Change).
• Support the Lead Architect/deputy CTO in defining designs in line with requirements.
• Support the Network Design Engineers and Support Engineers with delivery and operational challenges.
• Create and be responsible for HLD/LLD components for specific key areas of the solution: Cisco FMC, SSM, FTD, Gigamon HC1 and GigaVUE FM, Juniper WAN and LAN, Endace, NTP, Data Centre Firewall and LAN.
• Ensure designs produced are fit for purpose and are capable of going through review and governance.
• Provide input into reports, when required, to the customer and Programme.

Skills Required:

• Demonstrable design experience in proposing and utilising technologies from a variety of industry leading technology vendors.
• Experience in requirements management and associated tooling.
• Demonstrable experience in the creation of IP Addressing designs or in the configuration and support of said design.
• Demonstrable troubleshooting skills and approach to defect resolution.
• Strong technical networking knowledge (with vendor certifications) of routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, Security zones and policies, QoS, high availability
• Experienced in configuring Juniper (SRX, EX), Cisco and Gigamon network products
• Solid understanding of customer end to end life-cycle
• Excellent communications skills (with different teams), willing to share knowledge, able to take ownership and responsibility and make quick decisions

Security Architect

+ Requires current DV Clearance

+ Initial 9 month contract but expected to last 2 years +

+ Inside IR35 - rates are 650 to 725 per day

+ Hybrid working - expectation is it will be predominantly remote working

The Security Architect will create and design security for the solution, covering the following:

• Working with the Solution Design Authority to provide security input into the development and refinement of OpNET's technological roadmap and High Level Design (HLD) for the solution
• Determining the interoperability, dependencies, and interactions between the infrastructure, platform, and the software environment from a security perspective
• Providing security input into developing, architecting, and documenting Intermediate Level Design (ILD) infrastructure solutions for the Development team to implement, ensuring their coherence across the OpNET solution and compliance with applicable security standards and policies
• Reviewing and approving Low and Detailed Level Design (LLD and DLD) solutions and supporting artefacts to ensure compliance with applicable security standards
• Identifying vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies for these
• Reviewing any 3rd Party services for security compliance to MOD policy and industry best practices
• Help to define and document security elements of the Architectural runway, setting the direction for Platform and cyber teams. (to include logging, AV, Cyber Defence, FW config etc.) as required

Essential skills

• Detailed understanding of security architecture and experience in applying it to the following:
• Solution design of secure hardware and software solutions, demonstrating successful delivery on complex, large scale programmes utilising emerging technologies where possible.
• Delivering against high pressure timelines and in complex organisations.
• Writing security requirements and producing detailed security designs.
• Conducting rational product selections against complex security requirements,
• Demonstrable experience, expert knowledge, and understanding of applying security architectural expertise within the the following technical environment:
• VMware's Virtualised Desktop Infrastructure (Horizon) product set.
• Virtualisation technologies such as VMware ESXi 6.5, vCentre 6.5, vSAN
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2, 2016 and 2019 core operating systems.
• Additional Microsoft based technologies such as Exchange, Skype, SQL, and Group Policy.
• Microsoft Windows 10, various Linux implementations from thick client to zero client VDI solutions.
• Several years' experience in providing security architecture expertise to the design and delivery of:
• Public and Private cloud architectures utilising Software Defined Datacentre (SDDC) techniques.
• Government Grade Cryptography Provisioning and Management
• Security implementations such as PKI and proxy services e.g. ADFS in line with MOD Security assurance processes.
• Past experience of working with accredited secure solutions within the UK Public Sector.
• Relevant Security / Cyber accreditations
• Proven track record of working with NCSC design patterns.

Desirable skills, qualifications, and experience
In order to deliver this service, it is desirable that individuals have:

• Experience of:
• Working within the public sector, preferably Defence, and ideally with Defence Digital (formerly ISS).
• The design and configuration of Two Factor Authentication Solutions.

Security Architect

+6 months +

+Fully remote working

+Inside IR35

+650- 725 a day

+DV cleared role

Requirement

Contribute to the delivery of compelling technical cyber security consultancy including designing and delivering secure technical solutions for complex systems for varied clients including Government, CNI and commercial sectors.

Partnering with our clients at senior levels to conduct analysis of and deliver consultancy on the security posture of complex systems. This includes development of conceptual security solutions, logical architectures, security plans, policies & processes and providing advice on technology selection. To include security-related project delivery elements, from the detailed technical level to high-level enterprise views.

Work with other security experts (including IA consultants, accreditors, penetration testers, and threat intelligence/hunting & SOC analysts) to inform secure design that meets both relevant governance requirements and customer business & security outcomes.

Apply detailed knowledge of the current cyber threat landscape, technical vulnerabilities and attack methodologies to the design of complex systems and inform risk.

Key competencies

- Strong technical background in varied environments and platforms.

- Understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of different system designs, including operating systems and network topologies.

- Excellent understanding of the current cyber threat landscape, technical vulnerabilities and attack methodologies and how these affect the design of complex systems.

- Motivated by working in a collaborative environment, both within the delivery team and within clients technical, security and project teams.

Desirable

- Experience of working Information Assurance Frameworks, both Government and commercial (e.g. NCSC CAF, IS 1&2, 27001, NIST, CIS).

- Understanding of how cyber security affects business and operational outcomes.

- A current understanding of security architecture principles and good practice for cyber defence in government, defence, CNI and commercial markets.

++ DV clearance is essential for this role ++

If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Security Architect

+6 months +

+Fully remote working

+Inside IR35

+650- 725 a day

+SC cleared role

Requirement

Contribute to the delivery of compelling technical cyber security consultancy including designing and delivering secure technical solutions for complex systems for varied clients including Government, CNI and commercial sectors.

Partnering with our clients at senior levels to conduct analysis of and deliver consultancy on the security posture of complex systems. This includes development of conceptual security solutions, logical architectures, security plans, policies & processes and providing advice on technology selection. To include security-related project delivery elements, from the detailed technical level to high-level enterprise views.

Work with other security experts (including IA consultants, accreditors, penetration testers, and threat intelligence/hunting & SOC analysts) to inform secure design that meets both relevant governance requirements and customer business & security outcomes.

Apply detailed knowledge of the current cyber threat landscape, technical vulnerabilities and attack methodologies to the design of complex systems and inform risk.

Key competencies

- Strong technical background in varied environments and platforms.

- Understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of different system designs, including operating systems and network topologies.

- Excellent understanding of the current cyber threat landscape, technical vulnerabilities and attack methodologies and how these affect the design of complex systems.

- Motivated by working in a collaborative environment, both within the delivery team and within clients technical, security and project teams.

Desirable

- Experience of working Information Assurance Frameworks, both Government and commercial (e.g. NCSC CAF, IS 1&2, 27001, NIST, CIS).

- Understanding of how cyber security affects business and operational outcomes.

- A current understanding of security architecture principles and good practice for cyber defence in government, defence, CNI and commercial markets.

++ SC clearance is essential for this role ++

If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.