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Cyber Analytics Data Engineer | £500-£560p/day (Inside IR35) | 6 months initially | Manchester (Hybrid) Our client is looking for a Cyber Analytics Data Engineer to join a specialist team delivering advanced analytics solutions within a cybersecurity environment. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong engineering capability with a solid understanding of the cyber domain. Key skills required: • Strong Python development experience, • Databricks and PySpark expertise, • Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure and/or GCP), • Data Engineering and analytics at scale, • Apache Spark ecosystems, • Cyber Security or Security Analytics experience, • CI/CD and automated deployment practices, • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills You will play a key role in supproting junior team members too, whilst collaborating with a range of cyber functions. If this sounds of interest, apply now! Cyber Analytics Data Engineer | £500-£560p/day (Inside IR35) | 6 months initially | Manchester (Hybrid) Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Senior Incident Response Specialist - Manchester £50-85k DOE Hybrid Manchester (1 day / week with flexibility) Must either hold SC Clearance or be eligible for SC Clearance We are seeking an experienced Incident Response Specialist to deliver high-quality cyber incident response and forensic investigation services across our client's customer and internal environments. In this role, you will lead cyber incident investigations, conduct forensic analysis across endpoint, network, and cloud environments, and work closely with security operations teams to identify, contain, and remediate threats. You will also act as a trusted advisor during incidents, providing clear communication and technical guidance to stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage cyber incident response activities from identification through to recovery., • Conduct digital forensic investigations across multiple environments., • Support threat detection, threat hunting, and security monitoring activities., • Develop and enhance incident response processes, playbooks, and best practices., • Produce clear technical and executive-level incident reports., • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior team members. Requirements: • Either hold active SC Clearance (preferred) or be eligible for SC Clearance, • Proven ability to lead complex cyber investigations and incident response engagements during live events., • Experience with forensic tools, SIEM platforms, and threat detection methodologies., • Knowledge of Windows and cloud environments., • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills., • Customer-focused with the ability to remain calm under pressure., • Relevant industry certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, CREST, or equivalent are desirable, • Experience with malware analysis, threat hunting, and automation using Python or PowerShell is desirable In order to be considered for this role, you must hold / be eligible for SC Clearance and have the full right to work in the UK. If you are experienced in incident response and are keen to join a dynamic team, press 'Apply now' or send your CV to faye . landells @ circlerecruitment . com Keywords: Incident Response / IR / DFIR / Digital Forensics / Cyber Security / Consulting / Manchester / D Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

Are you an experienced IT professional with a strong background in Microsoft 365 and infrastructure support? Join Transforming PLC as an IT Business Partner and play a key role in supporting and improving digital services that make a real difference across our social care operations. IT Business PartnerManchester Hybrid (with some travel) • Full Time, Permanent, • £40,000 per year plus benefits Please note: you must be authorised to work in the UK Transforming PLC is a UK-based group with social care provider subsidiaries. We are committed to safe, high-quality care, strong governance, and operational excellence. Our Digital Services function enables secure, reliable technology services for colleagues across offices, care settings and hybrid working, supporting better outcomes for the people we support. About the role: We are looking for an experienced IT Business Partner to join our Digital Services team. A hybrid role based in Manchester with some travel, this is a great opportunity for a technically strong, business-focused IT professional to play a key role in supporting and improving technology across a multi-site organisation. You will act as a trusted partner to stakeholders, provide technical expertise across Microsoft 365 and infrastructure, and help ensure our services are secure, reliable and fit for purpose. What you’ll be doing: • Act as the subject matter expert for IT infrastructure, with a focus on Microsoft 365, connectivity and site-based technologies., • Provide Level 3 support and lead technical problem resolution across the organisation., • Build strong relationships with stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on digital services., • Support secure, resilient and effective IT services across multiple locations., • Work with third-party suppliers and internal teams to improve systems and resolve major incidents. What we’re looking for: • Strong knowledge of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and IT infrastructure support., • Experience in a senior infrastructure, 3rd line or similar technical support role., • Good understanding of networking fundamentals, cyber security and cloud technologies., • Experience supporting multi-site environments and managing third-party suppliers., • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Experience in healthcare or social care environments would be an advantage. What we offer: • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Hybrid working with flexibility aligned to business needs., • Opportunities for professional development and career growth., • A collaborative and supportive working environment. If you are a proactive IT professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with stakeholder partnership, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join us and help shape reliable, secure and effective digital services across the organisation. How to apply for the role: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. Other suitable skills and experience includes IT Infrastructure Engineer, Senior IT Support Engineer, 3rd Line Support Engineer, Technical Services Manager, IT Operations Engineer, Microsoft 365 Engineer, Infrastructure Support Analyst, Systems Administrator, IT Manager, Network and Infrastructure Engineer, Digital Services Partner, Technical Account Manager, Cloud Support Engineer, Service Delivery Analyst, End User Computing Engineer, IT Solutions Specialist, ICT Business Partner.

Join a team at the heart of the global economy! The Department for Business and Trade "DBT" are seeking experienced Technical Architects to support major digital and technology programmes. This is an opportunity to design secure, modern and user-centred services, provide technical leadership and help deliver solutions that support UK trade, business growth and the wider economy. Salary range £67,867 to £85,413 plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 29% employer pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford. About role DBT are seeking 4 Technical Architects to join their growing, collaborative team. These roles offer the opportunity to shape the technical direction of services, influencing design decisions from early discovery through to live operations. You will be responsible for the overall technical design of services, ensuring they meet user needs, align with organisational goals, and adhere to time and budget constraints. You will also contribute to portfolio-level strategy and governance, helping to shape the future of digital delivery at DBT. DBT's technology stack includes Python/Django, Node.js/React within cloud services such as AWS and Azure. They optimise our architecture for change, enabling continuous improvement and innovation. Responsibilities • Define and champion the technical strategy for services, ensuring alignment with user needs, business goals and DDaT standards., • Lead technical specialists across multiple projects, solving complex architectural challenges and owning the technical design of services., • Design and assure secure, open-source and user-centred systems, including integration, interoperability, cloud quality, security and performance., • Provide technical governance, present designs to boards such as the Technical Design Authority, and collaborate with architects across DBT to ensure alignment., • Horizon scan for emerging technologies, contribute to the architecture community, mentor peers and support capability development within the profession. Essential skills: • Proven experience designing and delivering secure cloud solutions using AWS and/or Azure., • Strong experience producing high-level designs and taking them through governance, including Architecture Review Boards or Technical Design Authority., • Ability to work closely with development teams to translate high-level designs into practical low-level designs aligned to standards., • Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver user-focused services within agile environments., • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable DBT are recruiting Technical Architects across several specialist areas. You will have a core architecture skillset but may bring experience in one of the following areas: • AI-focused architecture Experience with AI-enabled solutions, LLMs, Microsoft AI tools, OpenAI or similar technologies, with an understanding of AI governance, data protection, data sovereignty and cyber security considerations. • Cloud-focused architecture Experience designing secure cloud solutions across AWS and/or Azure, including cloud networking, platform design, resilience, security, performance and technical governance. • Application-focused architecture A software engineering background, ideally with exposure to Python, APIs, databases, agile delivery and the ability to work closely with development teams on technical design. • ERP-focused architecture Experience with ERP implementation, design, integration or migration, including how ERP platforms connect with existing systems, data flows and business processes. Additional information • Salary is dependent on location and technical skills as assessed at interview. London based range: £71,590 to £85,413. National range: £67,867 to £81,793., • Hybrid working includes 40% in-office working / month (typically 2 days/week), hours are flexible and condensed hours are an option. Office locations are: London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford., • Please apply with a CV that shows evidence against the listed 'Essential criteria' above., • HMLR does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship., • This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 3 out of the past 5 years. Why join DBT? This is an opportunity to work on modern, varied and meaningful technology programmes that support trade, business and economic growth across the UK. DBT offers the chance to work in a cloud-first environment, contribute to emerging AI capability, support major digital services and be involved in large-scale transformation across government. You will join a collaborative architecture community where your experience will help shape technical direction, improve services and support teams to deliver well-designed, secure and resilient solutions. For someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, influencing strategy and working closely with delivery teams, this is a strong opportunity to make a real impact across a broad and important digital estate. Apply now or contact Zee in complete confidence.

Head of Cyber Security Location: Manchester Salary: £66,582 to £77,368 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time The closing date is 14 June 2026 Job summary Do you want to do meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to society? Our main purpose here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is to improve health and wellbeing by putting science and evidence at the heart of health and care decision-making. As an organisation we all collaborate to achieve this goal by empowering our workforce to do great things! Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Please refer to the DirectGov website for more information on eligibility. We reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications, so please don't delay your submission. Main duties of the job As Head of Cyber Security, you will lead NICE's cyber security function, providing strategic direction and expert leadership to protect digital services, infrastructure and information assets. You will act as NICE's senior cyber security specialist, overseeing security operations, managing risk and embedding secure-by-design principles across digital and technology services. Working closely with senior leaders, technical teams and external partners, you will play a key role in strengthening NICE's security posture and resilience across services. You will: • Lead the development, implementation and enforcement of cyber security strategies, policies and standards across the organisation., • Act as NICE's cyber security subject matter expert, advising senior leaders and technical teams on complex risks, threats and mitigations., • Oversee security operations, incident response and threat intelligence, ensuring strong protection and rapid response to cyber incidents., • Manage organisational risk and vulnerability management, including compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus and the Data Security and Protection Toolkit., • Embed secure-by-design principles into digital services, systems and technology programmes from early design through delivery., • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, NHS partners and suppliers to align security approaches and share intelligence. About us The Infrastructure, Cyber & IT Operations team plays a critical role in ensuring NICE's digital services are secure, resilient, and reliable. The team is responsible for safeguarding systems and information, supporting users across the organisation, and maintaining operational stability with minimal risk or disruption. As part of this team, you will help protect nationally important digital services while enabling NICE to deliver trusted guidance and information to health and care users across England. We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment. We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make. NICE offer: • Generous NHS Pension - Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK, • Flexible working - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times, • Exclusive discounts - Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light CardTime to recharge - Start with 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, • Inclusive staff networks - Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud - we celebrate diversity, • Tailored development - Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities Person Specification Essential • Holds highly developed specialist knowledge and expertise acquired through master's degree level or equivalent qualification/experience. Additionally holds specialist knowledge of the relevant area(s) of expertise as outlined in the person specification, acquired through relevant practical experience and training/development, • Hold either Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Cyber Professional (CCP) qualification., • Proven experience in a senior cyber security role with direct line management, performance management, and coaching responsibilities., • Significant practical experience in security operations, vulnerability assessment and threat intelligence., • Expert-level understanding of core cyber security concepts, infrastructure security, and the modern threat landscape., • Proficiency in developing and implementing security policies and risk management frameworks based on standards like CAF, Cyber Essentials, ISO27001 etc Desirable • Experience working in the Health Sector/NHS Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for NICE (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Cyber Security Specialist (Operational) Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum Location: Manchester Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: 21/06/2026 The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance and advice on promoting high quality health, public health and social care. We have modern offices in Manchester city centre and Stratford, London. Please take into consideration that you may be required to commute to one of our offices for business purposes if necessary. Job overview Do you want to do meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to society? Our main purpose here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is to improve health and wellbeing by putting science and evidence at the heart of health and care decision-making. As an organisation we all collaborate to achieve this goal by empowering our workforce to do great things! Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Please refer to the DirectGov website for more information on eligibility. We reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive sufficient applications, so please don’t delay your submission. Main duties of the job As a Cyber Security Specialist (Operational), you will play a key hands on role in protecting NICE’s digital platforms, systems, and data from cyber threats. Working as part of a collaborative cyber security function, you will investigate security alerts, manage vulnerabilities, respond to incidents and help ensure our services remain secure, resilient and compliant. The role combines technical expertise with clear communication, supporting both operational delivery and the continual improvement of NICE’s cyber security posture. What the candidate will be expected to do / bring • Act as a hands on cyber security specialist, investigating security alerts, responding to incidents and supporting day to day operational cyber resilience, • Configure, manage and maintain security tooling and infrastructure across on premise and cloud environments, embedding secure by design principles, • Carry out routine vulnerability assessments, threat analysis and horizon scanning to identify and mitigate emerging risks, • Serve as a technical escalation point for complex security issues, contributing expert analysis and practical solutions, • Support compliance with recognised security standards and frameworks (e.g. Cyber Essentials, ISO27001), maintaining clear and auditable records, • Communicate complex technical risks and findings clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders Person specification Essential: • Holds highly developed specialist knowledge and expertise acquired through master’s degree level or equivalent qualification/experience. Additionally holds specialist knowledge of the relevant area(s) of expertise as outlined in the person specification, acquired through relevant practical experience and training/development, • Proven hands on experience in cyber security operations, such as working as a Security Analyst, SOC Analyst or in a similar technical cyber security role, • Demonstrable experience of incident response and security configuration, with the ability to systematically analyse issues, identify root causes and implement effective solutions, • Strong technical knowledge of cyber security tooling and techniques, including vulnerability management, incident investigation and monitoring tools such as SIEM, EDR and vulnerability scanners, • Practical understanding of core cyber security concepts, including network, infrastructure and system security across Windows and Linux environments, with awareness across networking, operating systems and cloud platforms Desirable: • One or more of the following qualifications, or equivalent experience, is desirable for this role: FEDIP Senior Practitioner, Cyber Security Professional (ACSP) ,BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP), SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner Working for our organisation The Infrastructure, Cyber & IT Operations team plays a critical role in ensuring NICE’s digital services are secure, resilient, and reliable. The team is responsible for safeguarding systems and information, supporting users across the organisation, and maintaining operational stability with minimal risk or disruption. As part of this team, you will help protect nationally important digital services while enabling NICE to deliver trusted guidance and information to health and care users across England. We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make. NICE offer: • Generous NHS Pension – Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK, • Flexible working – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times, • Exclusive discounts – Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card, • Time to recharge – Start with 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, • Inclusive staff networks – Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud – we celebrate diversity, • Tailored development – Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities If you feel this is the type of environment you will enjoy working in, apply today! To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Are you an experienced SOC professional looking to step into a highly technical Level 3 environment where you can lead investigations, enhance detection capabilities, and play a key role in cyber resilience? We are partnering with an established organisation within the Telecommunications sector who are looking to hire a Level 3 SOC Analyst/Senior Cyber Security Specialist to join their growing cyber security function. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong incident response and threat detection expertise to work in a fast-paced environment protecting critical systems and infrastructure. The Role As a Level 3 SOC Analyst, you will act as a senior escalation point within the Security Operations team, leading complex investigations, improving detection capabilities, and helping shape the wider cyber security monitoring strategy. You will be responsible for investigating high-severity cyber incidents, threat hunting, improving security tooling, and mentoring Junior Analysts while working closely with engineering and infrastructure teams. Key Responsibilities • Lead investigations into high-severity and complex cyber security incidents, • Act as a senior escalation point for Level 1 and Level 2 analysts, • Conduct proactive threat hunting activities and identify emerging attack patterns, • Develop and optimise SIEM detection rules, correlation logic, and automation workflows, • Improve incident response processes, runbooks, and security operations procedures, • Analyse security alerts and telemetry to identify threats and vulnerabilities, • Collaborate with technical teams to strengthen cyber resilience and monitoring capabilities, • Produce post-incident reporting and lessons learned documentation, • Support and mentor junior SOC team members What We're Looking For We are keen to speak with candidates who have: • Strong experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment, • Proven experience handling high-severity cyber incidents and incident response, • Hands-on experience with SIEM technologies, log analysis, and threat detection, • Strong understanding of Microsoft security tooling including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR and Entra ID, • Experience with KQL (Kusto Query Language) for investigations and threat detection, • Good understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework, • Knowledge of network security, Firewalls, VPNs, endpoint security and malware analysis, • Experience with threat hunting and detection engineering Desirable • Experience with SOAR platforms and security automation, • Scripting experience using PowerShell or Python, • Cloud security monitoring experience ( Azure preferred ), • Relevant certifications such as CySA+, GIAC, GCIH, GCFA or Microsoft SC-200 What's on Offer? • Permanent opportunity, • Hybrid working model ( a couple of days per week/as required in Manchester ), • Opportunity to work on complex cyber security challenges, • Exposure to modern Microsoft security tooling and large-scale environments, • Clear technical progression and development opportunities If you are a senior SOC professional looking for your next challenge, I would be keen to speak with you.

The Manchester College is proud to be one of a select number of institutions nationally awarded Digital Technical Excellence College status – a prestigious recognition placing us at the forefront of the UK’s digital skills revolution. With a strategic focus on Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence, we are now seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking leader to shape and deliver this exciting, high-profile initiative. As Director of Digital Technical Excellence, you will take the lead in building a flagship hub that transforms digital technical education across the region. Working at the intersection of education, industry, and government, you will: • Drive innovation in digital technical education., • Lead influential regional and national partnerships., • Position the College as a centre of excellence in AI and cyber security. This is a senior, high-impact role for someone who can hit the ground running, bringing credible experience in digital disciplines—ideally within education or workforce development—alongside the vision and confidence to deliver at pace. As the face of Digital Technical Excellence, you will: • Champion the Digital Technical Excellence College brand and lead strategic growth., • Ensure delivery aligned to DfE expectations and employer needs., • Oversee major investment and capital projects., • Shape a future-focused curriculum in AI and cyber security., • Build partnerships across FE, HE, training providers, and industry. Through this work, you will create clear pathways into high-skill, high-value digital careers and play a key role in strengthening the regional skills pipeline. This is a unique opportunity to influence regional skills development and position the College at the forefront of digital excellence. If you are a strategic leader with bold ideas and strong industry insight, you will thrive in this role. Join us to lead a nationally recognised initiative and make a lasting impact on the region’s digital future. This opportunity is based at our at City Campus Manchester on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis. Site Information Our City Centre campus is a flagship site in the heart of Manchester, offering cutting-edge facilities and a buzzing, creative atmosphere. Home to our Centre of Excellence for Creative and Digital Industries, it provides an inspiring setting for both staff and learners, with specialist studios, workshops, and collaborative spaces. With its central location and strong industry links, the campus is a hub for innovation, talent development, and real-world learning. Who are TMC? The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future. Proudly, The Manchester College is also 1 of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development. Benefits • 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays., • 3 well-being days per year., • Significant pension contribution., • Retail discounts., • Employee Assistance Program., • Cycle to work scheme. Role Responsibilities Please see careers page for full responsibilities. _ Skills, Qualifications and Experience To be successful in this role, you will need: • Degree or equivalent qualification., • Minimum level 2 qualification in Maths and English., • Evidence of strong commitment to continuous professional development., • A proven track record in quality assurance and excellence in teaching, training, or workforce development., • Strong understanding of technical education (including Level 4 & 5, apprenticeships, CPD) and its challenges and opportunities., • Knowledge of the Digital sector, its current priorities and future workforce needs., • Experience working with multiple stakeholders and influencing at senior level., • Excellent project management, communication, and partnership building skills., • Analytical and data driven, able to turn insight into impact., • Experience managing Capital funded projects, Ofsted quality requirements, or OfS regulatory frameworks., • A background in business development within education or industry., • Understanding of widening participation and breaking down barriers for disadvantaged learners. Safeguarding The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check. Equal Opportunities Statement At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. 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SDR Manager Location: South Manchester (4 days per week onsite) Package: Up to c£80,000 base + uncapped bonus About the Business A high-growth cyber services scale-up is investing in its commercial engine and looking for an experienced SDR Manager to lead, improve and scale an established SDR function. The business operates in a high-demand market, sells a mission-critical service, and has a proposition that is built around measurable cyber risk reduction rather than generic software or point solutions. The Opportunity This is an opportunity to inherit a team of 12 SDRs and build a best-in-class SDR function in a scaling technology business. You will be expected to bring the process, structure, coaching rhythm and performance discipline that turn an SDR team into a predictable, measurable and high-converting revenue engine. The role would suit someone already managing an SDR or sales development team, potentially in a smaller environment with limited progression, who is ready for a broader remit, more ownership and the chance to shape how a growing commercial function operates. Key Responsibilities • Lead, coach and develop an established team of 12 SDRs, creating a clear performance culture and consistent operating rhythm., • Implement proven SDR processes across outbound prospecting, qualification, cadence design, lead management, handover and pipeline creation., • Set and manage the right KPIs, including activity quality, meetings booked, qualified opportunities, conversion rates, show rates, pipeline contribution and individual attainment., • Build dashboards, reporting routines and forecasting disciplines that give leadership clear visibility of SDR performance and future pipeline., • Improve SDR capability through call coaching, objection handling, messaging refinement, playbooks, training plans and regular one-to-ones., • Work closely with sales, marketing and senior leadership to improve targeting, campaign execution, lead quality and conversion across the funnel., • Own hiring, onboarding, team growth and succession planning as the business scales., • Manage underperformance professionally and make difficult people decisions where required, while creating a team environment where strong SDRs can progress. Why Work Here? • A genuinely differentiated cyber proposition: this is not a generic software or “point solution” sale. The business helps customers manage cyber risk across technology, people, governance, training and ongoing assurance, giving the SDR team a more strategic and credible reason to engage senior buyers., • A focused market strategy: the company targets higher-risk sectors where cyber security is urgent, visible and commercially important. That means SDRs are not simply creating artificial demand; they are opening conversations around a board-level problem that prospects already recognise., • Strong trust signals in the market: the business has built credibility through recognised security credentials, professional-body relationships and a sector-led go-to-market model, which helps the commercial team compete against larger or more generic providers., • Clear “secret sauce”: the company combines independent cyber risk advice, practical remediation, training, governance and ongoing support. It competes by being more complete, more sector-aware and more business-friendly than traditional technical consultancies or product-led vendors., • A serious platform for an SDR leader: you are not starting from zero. There is already a team of 12 SDRs, a clear growth agenda and senior leadership investment in making the SDR function more structured, measurable and high-performing., • A strong time to join: cyber risk continues to rise, regulation and client scrutiny are increasing, and the business is positioned in markets where trust, assurance and specialist expertise matter. For the right SDR Manager, this is a chance to build the operating model while the company is on the upward curve. The Ideal Candidate • Experienced SDR leader from SaaS, cyber security, technology services or a broader B2B technology environment., • Proven ability to run, improve and scale an SDR operation in a growth or scale-up environment., • Strong understanding of SDR KPIs, coaching, reporting, forecasting, pipeline generation and conversion improvement., • Comfortable bringing structure, process and accountability into a team while keeping people motivated and progressing., • Commercially sharp, data-led and confident partnering with senior sales, marketing and executive stakeholders., • Ambitious, resilient and motivated by the chance to take on a bigger remit in a business with real momentum. Package & Working Pattern • Base salary up to c£80,000., • Uncapped bonus structure., • South Manchester based, with 4 days per week onsite., • Opportunity to lead and scale a 12-person SDR team in a high-growth technology environment.

Recruitment Consultant Location: Manchester, London & Austin Salary: Competitive - DOE About Hubscale At Hubscale, we partner with some of the world's most exciting cyber security and AI vendors to deliver top-tier talent across global markets. With a reputation for deep domain expertise, and a premium service offering we specialise in building world-class Leadership, GTM, Product and Technology and AI teams. Our clients span the US, EMEA, and APJ regions, from Series A through to some of the largest publicly traded vendors. Role Overview We are seeking highly motivated recruiters to join us as we head into our most exciting phase of growth. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and delivering exceptional talent to cyber security vendors across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. You will be provided the tools and support to build a high-performance 360 desk, onboarding clients, managing multiple processes and building upon your skills with regular training and development, to offer multiple solutions from retained search, project hiring and RPO. All whilst surrounded by high-performance individuals, and a superb culture. Key Responsibilities: • Proactively identify, target, and win new client accounts., • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process: briefing, sourcing, interviewing, closing, and onboarding., • Develop and maintain a high-quality candidate network through proactive headhunting and pipeline building., • Build strong, consultative relationships with hiring managers and decision-makers., • Pitch tailored recruitment solutions, negotiate terms of business, and secure retained or exclusive mandates., • Attend industry events, webinars, and conferences to build brand presence and client network. Experience: • 2+ years' experience in agency recruitment, ideally in tech, SaaS, cybersecurity, or AI. (We are open to individuals from all markets with 360 experience)., • Proven track record of new business wins and successful placements., • Strong commercial acumen and ability to work towards revenue targets., • Confident communicator with strong negotiation and client-facing skills., • Highly motivated, driven, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Why Join Hubscale: • Be part of a specialist firm with a laser focus on the cyber security market., • Work in a high-trust, high-performance environment with global reach and real impact., • Industry leading commission scheme., • International Travel, company incentives and rewards., • Hybrid Working with flexibility and autonomy., • Offices in prime locations - London, Manchester and Austin. At Hubscale, we're building the world's leading search firm for the security ecosystem. If you're ambitious, driven, and want to work with the best talent in the market, we'd love to hear from you. Apply here or reach out directly to Mica Reid at mreid@hub-scale.com

Vulnerability Researcher - Manchester, UK • Base salary up to £70,000 depending on experience, • Hybrid working, average 3 days onsite per week, • Active SC clearance required minimum About the client Our client is a highly respected UK organisation delivering advanced cyber and security research for critical national programmes. They invest heavily in innovation, technical excellence, and long-term capability building. Due to continued growth in specialist research projects, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Vulnerability Researcher. The benefits • Compressed working week option (4 or 4.5 days), • Annual bonus scheme, • Enhanced family friendly and sick pay policies, • Access to flexible benefits including health and wellbeing options, • Additional cash bonus opportunities The Vulnerability Researcher role As a Vulnerability Researcher, you will carry out deep technical research into complex software systems, identifying vulnerabilities and exploring novel attack techniques across modern platforms. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to design prototypes, test hypotheses, and document findings that directly influence future cyber capabilities. Key responsibilities include: • Reverse engineering of software binaries and applications, • Conducting vulnerability research across operating systems, applications, and network services, • Developing proof of concepts and exploits to demonstrate impact, • Analysing system behaviour, APIs, and network protocols to uncover security weaknesses, • Fuzzing and dynamic analysis of software to identify unknown vulnerabilities, • Contributing to tool development to support vulnerability discovery and analysis, • Producing clear technical documentation for a range of stakeholders Vulnerability Researcher essential skills • Previous experience in software vulnerability research or exploit development, • Solid programming skills with C, C++, Python, or similar, • Experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja, • Understanding of operating system internals, particularly Linux or Windows, • Experience with debugging tools and techniques Desirable experience • Experience in exploit mitigation bypass techniques (ASLR, DEP, sandbox escape), • Familiarity with fuzzing frameworks and automated testing approaches, • Exposure to network protocols and distributed systems, • Scripting or automation experience for vulnerability discovery workflows, • Knowledge of secure software development practices, • Experience working in research led or highly technical environments Key skills Vulnerability Researcher, software security, reverse engineering, exploit development, Linux, Windows internals, fuzzing, C, C++, Python, cyber research, NSD

About Us Role Summary This role is for individuals with real cybersecurity experience who understand the pressures faced by security teams and the challenges businesses encounter in strengthening their defences. If you've worked in a cybersecurity team, led advisory engagements through a managed service provider, or helped organisations tackle security challenges, this is your chance to apply that expertise on a larger scale. As a CISO Advantage Field Specialist, you'll be the key expert for MSP partners seeking genuine knowledge. Instead of relying on slides, you'll leverage your deep understanding of advancing cyber maturity and transformation. Your role includes assisting partners in integrating CISO Advantage into their offerings, empowering their teams to deliver effective security services. We seek proactive individuals who thrive at the intersection of technology, people, and business outcomes. If you're excited about helping underserved businesses manage their security risks using leader-edge technology, data and AI as real tools, this role was made for you. Product Feedback & Market Intelligence • Operate as a structured, consistent feedback channel between the field and the Sophos Product team, this is a core accountability of the role, not a secondary activity., • Capture partner and customer feedback on product usability, feature gaps, pricing, and competitive alternatives using agreed formats and cadences set by Product leadership., • Submit regular regional feedback reports covering adoption blockers, commonly requested features, competitive intelligence, and MSP delivery challenges. MSP Partner Enablement • Serve as the primary field resource for CISO Advantage MSP partners within your region, the person partners contact when they need product knowledge, positioning support, or help with a customer situation., • Track partner enablement progress and readiness across your regional MSP portfolio, flagging partners who need additional support and identifying those ready to scale., • Help partners develop structured onboarding and delivery playbooks so they can consistently deploy CISO Advantage across their customer base. End-User Adoption & Training Support • Support MSP partners in delivering effective training and onboarding experiences to the end-user organizations they serve, ensuring customers can navigate and use the platform confidently from day one., • Help channel partners and their customers define what success looks like with CISO Advantage, establishing clear use cases, adoption milestones, and outcome metrics from the outset., • Provide partners with end-user-facing guidance materials, FAQs, and best-practice documentation they can adapt and deliver to their customers., • Act as an escalation resource for partners encountering complex end-user adoption challenges, working collaboratively to resolve issues and improve the customer experience., • Gather and document customer adoption stories, use cases, and outcomes that can be used for MSP enablement, product marketing, and internal reporting. Cross-Function Collaboration • Work closely with regional Sales and Channel teams to align enablement activity with commercial priorities and partner tier., • Collaborate with Product Marketing to validate regional messaging and surface localization requirements, language, regulatory context, or market-specific positioning needs., • Partner with the Product and Customer Success teams to ensure end-user training content remains current and aligned with platform updates and new feature releases., • 5–8 years of experience in a cybersecurity-related role, this could include technical pre-sales, partner success, channel enablement, security consulting, or a vendor-side field role., • Experience working with or within an MSP, channel partner, or VAR environment, understanding how managed service businesses operate and how they engage their customers., • Exposure to security programme management, GRC, or vCISO service delivery, either from the customer, MSP, or vendor side., • Experience in a product feedback, customer success, or voice-of-customer role within a B2B SaaS or security vendor environment., • Demonstrated experience supporting end-user training, onboarding, or adoption programmes, either directly or through channel partners., • Working knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, terminology, and the challenges faced by security teams in mid-market and enterprise organizations., • Ability to translate complex security and platform concepts into clear, accessible guidance for both MSP partners and their end-user customers., • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to operate effectively across technical, commercial, and customer-facing contexts., • Comfort working in a structured feedback environment, capturing insights methodically and communicating them clearly to product and leadership teams., • A genuine personal and professional interest in AI, we operate an AI-first strategy and expect this person to be an AI native. You should actively use AI tools in your day-to-day work, stay current with developments in the space, and bring both curiosity and practical knowledge of how AI can be applied to security, enablement, and customer success. Ready to Join Us?At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply. What's Great About Sophos?· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge · Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing Our Commitment To YouWe’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. Data ProtectionIf you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos. If you would like Sophos to delete or update your details at any time, please follow the steps set out in the Privacy Policy describing your individual rights. For more information on Sophos’ data protection practices, please consult our Privacy Policy _We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Resillion is a global company with end-to-end capabilities: no matter your industry, your geographical location, or stage in your digital journey. With offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, Resillion will be by your side. Helping you and your organization realize your ambitions in cyber security, testing of digital media content and quality assurance. Whether, testing, certification, (software) development, cyber security, or data-protection, the experts at Resillion do whatever it takes. We work as long and hard as necessary to get you to market. Junior/Mid Penetration Tester/ Check scheme must hold - CTM/CSTM with SC UK Wide - Remote Working Exciting long term projects - perm This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the fastest growing tech firms in the UK at the forefront of a massive growth industry. As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will simulate attacks to identify and report security flaws. You will have the ability to take initiative, learn quickly on the job and deal with issues as they arise in a high pressure environment. You will be an enthusiastic tester with a few years of experience under your belt. You’ll be passionate about, and proud of, working in the security industry, and be constantly researching the latest vulnerabilities, aiming to be at the leading edge of industry knowledge at all times. You will have achieved your CTM/CSTM qualifications hold SC and will hold or be eligible for Check Status certification. You must be either a UK citizen and have current SC Clearance Due to the nature of some of our work and exposure to sensitive information, you will be required to complete SC vetting. About your role As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will be considered a highly skilled specialist in information security, working with both government and private sector clients. You will be part of a talented and collaborative international team who are positioning Resillion as an industry leader in delivery of penetration testing services. You will contribute to our thought leadership on various social media platforms and industry events. You will be expected to assist in enforcing the highest standards of quality and contribute to the continuous improvement of our internal processes related to testing and reporting. You will deepen your technical knowledge and specialise in either application or infrastructure testing to advance your career through exams and certifications. The role will provide an attractive package including the opportunity to join a number of schemes operated by the company. Key responsibilities • Deliver a variety of engagements for customers in the UK and overseas including IT Health Checks under the government CHECK scheme, • Carry out peer reviews of other consultants’ output in addition to writing reports, • Maintain internal database of findings, • Identify opportunities for improving delivery process, • Represent Resillion at events and give talks/presentations Required skills • Current SC Security Clearance, • CTM/CSTM and CRT (preferred) or QTSM, • 2 years of industry experience, • Knowledge of industry standard tools (commercial & open source), • Strong technical diagnostic skills, • Attention to detail and quality, • Excellent communication and time management All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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NICE is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist (Operational) based in Manchester with a salary range of £57,528 - £64,750. In this key role, you will investigate security alerts and manage vulnerabilities to protect NICE’s digital platforms. Your responsibilities will include responding to incident

Cyber Security Specialist (Operational) in Manchester. Ideal candidates will have expertise in cyber security operations and incident response, and will thrive in a supportive, diverse environment.

A global consulting firm is seeking experienced professionals for a Cyber Identity and Access Management role in Manchester. You will manage IAM engagements and lead multidisciplinary teams while providing specialist advice on security solutions. Ideal candidates should possess knowledge across vari

The NHS is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist (Operational) to protect its digital platforms and systems from cyber threats. This role is integral to investigating security alerts, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate will have a master's de

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We’re looking for Cyber Security Consultants to join us as we continue to scale and grow our delivery team, and innovate our service offerings. CCA is a specialist cyber consultancy focused on helping organisations strengthen governance, manage risk and improve cyber maturity in ways that fit thei

Cyber Security Specialist (Operational) Location: Manchester Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: 21/06/2026 The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance and advice on promoting high quality health, public health and social care. We have modern offices in Manchester city centre and Stratford, London. Please take into consideration that you may be required to commute to one of our offices for business purposes if necessary. Job overview Do you want to do meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to society? Our main purpose here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is to improve health and wellbeing by putting science and evidence at the heart of health and care decision-making. As an organisation we all collaborate to achieve this goal by empowering our workforce to do great things! Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Please refer to the DirectGov website for more information on eligibility. We reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive sufficient applications, so please don't delay your submission. Main duties of the job As a Cyber Security Specialist (Operational), you will play a key hands on role in protecting NICE's digital platforms, systems, and data from cyber threats. Working as part of a collaborative cyber security function, you will investigate security alerts, manage vulnerabilities, respond to incidents and help ensure our services remain secure, resilient and compliant. The role combines technical expertise with clear communication, supporting both operational delivery and the continual improvement of NICE's cyber security posture. What the candidate will be expected to do / bring • Act as a hands on cyber security specialist, investigating security alerts, responding to incidents and supporting day to day operational cyber resilience Configure, manage and maintain security tooling and infrastructure across on premise and cloud environments, embedding secure by design principles Carry out routine vulnerability assessments, threat analysis and horizon scanning to identify and mitigate emerging risks Serve as a technical escalation point for complex security issues, contributing expert analysis and practical solutions Support compliance with recognised security standards and frameworks (e.g. Cyber Essentials, ISO27001), maintaining clear and auditable records * Communicate complex technical risks and findings clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders Person specification Essential: • Holds highly developed specialist knowledge and expertise acquired through master's degree level or equivalent qualification/experience. Additionally holds specialist knowledge of the relevant area(s) of expertise as outlined in the person specification, acquired through relevant practical experience and training/development Proven hands on experience in cyber security operations, such as working as a Security Analyst, SOC Analyst or in a similar technical cyber security role Demonstrable experience of incident response and security configuration, with the ability to systematically analyse issues, identify root causes and implement effective solutions Strong technical knowledge of cyber security tooling and techniques, including vulnerability management, incident investigation and monitoring tools such as SIEM, EDR and vulnerability scanners Practical understanding of core cyber security concepts, including network, infrastructure and system security across Windows and Linux environments, with awareness across networking, operating systems and cloud platforms Desirable: • One or more of the following qualifications, or equivalent experience, is desirable for this role: FEDIP Senior Practitioner, Cyber Security Professional (ACSP) ,BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP), SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner Working for our organisation The Infrastructure, Cyber & IT Operations team plays a critical role in ensuring NICE's digital services are secure, resilient, and reliable. The team is responsible for safeguarding systems and information, supporting users across the organisation, and maintaining operational stability with minimal risk or disruption. As part of this team, you will help protect nationally important digital services while enabling NICE to deliver trusted guidance and information to health and care users across England. We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make. NICE offer: • Generous NHS Pension - Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK Flexible working - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times Exclusive discounts - Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card Time to recharge - Start with 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Inclusive staff networks - Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud - we celebrate diversity * Tailored development - Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities If you feel this is the type of environment you will enjoy working in, apply today! To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application. https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v8057102

Senior Security Engineer Location: Manchester 5 days per week onsite Salary: £100,000 £140,000 + benefits Clearance: Active SC clearance required as a minimum, with willingness to undergo DV clearance Senior Security Engineer required for a major secure programme in Manchester. This Senior Security Engineer role will suit an experienced Security Engineer, Infrastructure Security Engineer, Network Security Engineer, Platform Security Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer or DevSecOps Engineer with strong enterprise firewalling, secure infrastructure, Elastic / SIEM, public cloud security and hands-on security engineering experience. This is a senior, hands-on role working across firewalling, on-premise and cloud security, secure infrastructure, network security, workload segmentation, hardening, monitoring, incident response and security architecture. The environment is highly secure and regulated, with a strong focus on enterprise firewalling, Elastic / Elasticsearch, VMware-based infrastructure, Cisco, Palo Alto, Windows hardening and AWS / public cloud security. Benefits Salary between £100,000 £140,000 depending on experience Full employee benefits package Private healthcare Pension Major secure programme Senior technical role with strategic influence Opportunity to shape security across a critical platform High-security, high-impact environment The Role You will act as a key technical security point of contact across the platform, working closely with infrastructure, operations, engineering and leadership teams. The role requires someone comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on level: able to advise on approach and direction, while remaining close to the technical detail. Responsibilities will include: Designing, configuring and improving security controls across secure infrastructure Working heavily across enterprise firewalling, firewall policy, network segmentation and workload segmentation Managing and hardening Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including Panorama, App-ID / User-ID, NAT, VPN and threat prevention Supporting Cisco security technologies, including ASA / FTD firewalls, ISE and secure routing / switching Working with VMware NSX / vDefend security controls, including distributed firewall policies and micro-segmentation Working with Elastic Stack / Elastic Security for logging, SIEM, monitoring, threat detection and dashboards Supporting AWS / public cloud security across secure and regulated environments Hardening Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy and endpoint configurations Implementing, auditing and remediating against CIS Benchmarks, STIGs and security hardening standards Supporting vulnerability management, incident response, root cause analysis and remediation planning Embedding security into DevSecOps / CI/CD practices, including automated security testing and policy-as-code Collaborating with vendors, auditors and internal teams in a high-security environment Mentoring engineers and helping promote a security-first culture Key Skills The successful Senior Security Engineer will ideally have experience across several of the following: Enterprise firewalling, firewall policy, firewall hardening and firewall management Palo Alto Networks, Panorama, GlobalProtect, threat prevention, NAT, VPN, App-ID / User-ID Cisco ASA, FTD, ISE, secure routing and switching Elastic Stack, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Beats, Logstash, Elastic Security, SIEM or security monitoring AWS security, public cloud security or secure cloud infrastructure VMware NSX, vDefend, distributed firewalling or micro-segmentation Security engineering within secure, regulated or high-compliance environments On-premise infrastructure security Network security, workload segmentation and zero-trust principles Windows Server hardening, Active Directory, Group Policy and endpoint security CIS Benchmarks, STIGs and practical hardening standards Vulnerability management, incident response and remediation DevSecOps, CI/CD security, automated security testing or policy-as-code TCP/IP, OSI model, routing, VPNs, IAM and encryption Clearance Requirements Active UK SC clearance is required as a minimum. Candidates must also be willing and able to undergo DV clearance due to the nature of the programme and end-client environment. What We Are Looking For This role would suit a senior hands-on security engineer, infrastructure security engineer, network security engineer, platform security engineer, cyber security engineer, DevSecOps engineer or security-focused infrastructure specialist. You will need to be comfortable working onsite in Manchester, operating in a high-security environment and taking responsibility for security across critical systems. This is not a passive monitoring role. It requires someone who can own, improve and shape security across a critical platform while remaining close to the technology. If you are an experienced Senior Security Engineer / Security Engineer with active SC clearance and strong experience across enterprise firewalling, secure infrastructure, Elastic / SIEM, VMware, Palo Alto, Cisco, Windows hardening and AWS / public cloud security, please apply for a confidential discussion. All the best, Charlie Syrett at Richmond Consulting Ltd TPBN1_UKTJ

Cyber Analytics Data Engineer | £500-£560p/day (Inside IR35) | 6 months initially | Manchester (Hybrid) Our client is looking for a Cyber Analytics Data Engineer to join a specialist team delivering advanced analytics solutions within a cybersecurity environment. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong engineering capability with a solid understanding of the cyber domain. Key skills required: Strong Python development experience Databricks and PySpark expertise Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure and/or GCP) Data Engineering and analytics at scale Apache Spark ecosystems Cyber Security or Security Analytics experience CI/CD and automated deployment practices Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills You will play a key role in supproting junior team members too, whilst collaborating with a range of cyber functions. If this sounds of interest, apply now! Cyber Analytics Data Engineer | £500-£560p/day (Inside IR35) | 6 months initially | Manchester (Hybrid) Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website. TPBN1_UKTJ

SOC Analyst | £40k | Manchester/Hybrid | Cyber Security (Managed SOC) Join a fast-growing, specialist cyber security provider delivering managed detection and response services to a range of customers. We’re looking for a SOC Analyst to join a collaborative team focused on identifying and responding to threats across modern Microsoft environments. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be actively monitoring, investigating, and responding to security activity while developing deeper expertise across the Microsoft security ecosystem. You’ll work closely with senior analysts and engineers, contributing to both operational response and continuous improvement of detection capabilities. What You’ll Do Monitor and triage security alerts across Microsoft Defender XDR and Sentinel, separating genuine threats from noise Investigate alerts end-to-end, driving incidents through to resolution Proactively hunt for threats, misconfigurations, and suspicious activity across customer environments Escalate high-priority incidents with clear, structured technical handovers Support onboarding of new customers onto security platforms, ensuring smooth transitions Document investigations, findings, and remediation steps to a high standard Collaborate with engineering teams on automation, integrations, and detection improvements Participate in an on-call rota (with full compensation) What We’re Looking For 1–2 years’ experience in a SOC or similar security operations role Must have hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel Strong working knowledge of Kusto Query Language (KQL) Ability to correlate data across multiple sources and build attack timelines (e.g. using MITRE ATT&CK) Clear communicator, able to present technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences Comfortable working in a fast-paced, incident-driven environment Willingness to take part in an on-call rota Based within commuting distance of Manchester and eligible to work in the UK Willing to undergo BPSS clearance Nice to Have Microsoft security certifications (e.g. SC-900, SC-200) Experience in a 24/7 or shift-based SOC environment Exposure to threat intelligence tooling or additional EDR platforms Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python) for automation Benefits £40k One day a week in the Manchester office Flexible working hours 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Pension scheme Fully funded certifications and ongoing training (including cyber security and AI) Paid on-call rota Regular team socials Clear progression opportunities within a growing cyber security business

Senior Incident Response Specialist - Manchester £50-85k DOE Hybrid Manchester (1 day / week with flexibility) Must either hold SC Clearance or be eligible for SC Clearance We are seeking an experienced Incident Response Specialist to deliver high-quality cyber incident response and forensic investigation services across our client's customer and internal environments. In this role, you will lead cyber incident investigations, conduct forensic analysis across endpoint, network, and cloud environments, and work closely with security operations teams to identify, contain, and remediate threats. You will also act as a trusted advisor during incidents, providing clear communication and technical guidance to stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage cyber incident response activities from identification through to recovery. Conduct digital forensic investigations across multiple environments. Support threat detection, threat hunting, and security monitoring activities. Develop and enhance incident response processes, playbooks, and best practices. Produce clear technical and executive-level incident reports. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior team members. Requirements: Either hold active SC Clearance (preferred) or be eligible for SC Clearance Proven ability to lead complex cyber investigations and incident response engagements during live events. Experience with forensic tools, SIEM platforms, and threat detection methodologies. Knowledge of Windows and cloud environments. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Customer-focused with the ability to remain calm under pressure. Relevant industry certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, CREST, or equivalent are desirable Experience with malware analysis, threat hunting, and automation using Python or PowerShell is desirable In order to be considered for this role, you must hold / be eligible for SC Clearance and have the full right to work in the UK. If you are experienced in incident response and are keen to join a dynamic team, press 'Apply now' or send your CV to faye . landells @ circlerecruitment . com Keywords: Incident Response / IR / DFIR / Digital Forensics / Cyber Security / Consulting / Manchester / D Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment. TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Cyber Security Location: Manchester Salary: £66,582 to £77,368 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time The closing date is 14 June 2026 Job summary Do you want to do meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to society? Our main purpose here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is to improve health and wellbeing by putting science and evidence at the heart of health and care decision-making. As an organisation we all collaborate to achieve this goal by empowering our workforce to do great things! Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Please refer to the DirectGov website for more information on eligibility. We reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications, so please don't delay your submission. Main duties of the job As Head of Cyber Security, you will lead NICE's cyber security function, providing strategic direction and expert leadership to protect digital services, infrastructure and information assets. You will act as NICE's senior cyber security specialist, overseeing security operations, managing risk and embedding secure-by-design principles across digital and technology services. Working closely with senior leaders, technical teams and external partners, you will play a key role in strengthening NICE's security posture and resilience across services. You will: • Lead the development, implementation and enforcement of cyber security strategies, policies and standards across the organisation. Act as NICE's cyber security subject matter expert, advising senior leaders and technical teams on complex risks, threats and mitigations. Oversee security operations, incident response and threat intelligence, ensuring strong protection and rapid response to cyber incidents. Manage organisational risk and vulnerability management, including compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus and the Data Security and Protection Toolkit. Embed secure-by-design principles into digital services, systems and technology programmes from early design through delivery. * Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, NHS partners and suppliers to align security approaches and share intelligence. About us The Infrastructure, Cyber & IT Operations team plays a critical role in ensuring NICE's digital services are secure, resilient, and reliable. The team is responsible for safeguarding systems and information, supporting users across the organisation, and maintaining operational stability with minimal risk or disruption. As part of this team, you will help protect nationally important digital services while enabling NICE to deliver trusted guidance and information to health and care users across England. We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment. We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make. NICE offer: • Generous NHS Pension - Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK Flexible working - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times Exclusive discounts - Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light CardTime to recharge - Start with 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Inclusive staff networks - Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud - we celebrate diversity Tailored development - Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities Person Specification Essential • Holds highly developed specialist knowledge and expertise acquired through master's degree level or equivalent qualification/experience. Additionally holds specialist knowledge of the relevant area(s) of expertise as outlined in the person specification, acquired through relevant practical experience and training/development Hold either Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Cyber Professional (CCP) qualification. Proven experience in a senior cyber security role with direct line management, performance management, and coaching responsibilities. Significant practical experience in security operations, vulnerability assessment and threat intelligence. Expert-level understanding of core cyber security concepts, infrastructure security, and the modern threat landscape. * Proficiency in developing and implementing security policies and risk management frameworks based on standards like CAF, Cyber Essentials, ISO27001 etc Desirable • Experience working in the Health Sector/NHS Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for NICE (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application. https://www.jobs.nhs.

Head of Cyber Security Location: Manchester Salary: £66,582 to £77,368 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time The closing date is 14 June 2026 Job summary Do you want to do meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to society? Our main purpose here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is to improve health and wellbeing by putting science and evidence at the heart of health and care decision-making. As an organisation we all collaborate to achieve this goal by empowering our workforce to do great things! Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Please refer to the DirectGov website for more information on eligibility. We reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications, so please don't delay your submission. Main duties of the job As Head of Cyber Security, you will lead NICE's cyber security function, providing strategic direction and expert leadership to protect digital services, infrastructure and information assets. You will act as NICE's senior cyber security specialist, overseeing security operations, managing risk and embedding secure-by-design principles across digital and technology services. Working closely with senior leaders, technical teams and external partners, you will play a key role in strengthening NICE's security posture and resilience across services. You will: Lead the development, implementation and enforcement of cyber security strategies, policies and standards across the organisation. Act as NICE's cyber security subject matter expert, advising senior leaders and technical teams on complex risks, threats and mitigations. Oversee security operations, incident response and threat intelligence, ensuring strong protection and rapid response to cyber incidents. Manage organisational risk and vulnerability management, including compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus and the Data Security and Protection Toolkit. Embed secure-by-design principles into digital services, systems and technology programmes from early design through delivery. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, NHS partners and suppliers to align security approaches and share intelligence. About us The Infrastructure, Cyber & IT Operations team plays a critical role in ensuring NICE's digital services are secure, resilient, and reliable. The team is responsible for safeguarding systems and information, supporting users across the organisation, and maintaining operational stability with minimal risk or disruption. As part of this team, you will help protect nationally important digital services while enabling NICE to deliver trusted guidance and information to health and care users across England. We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment. We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make. NICE offer: Generous NHS Pension - Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK Flexible working - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times Exclusive discounts - Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light CardTime to recharge - Start with 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Inclusive staff networks - Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud - we celebrate diversity Tailored development - Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities Person Specification Essential Holds highly developed specialist knowledge and expertise acquired through master's degree level or equivalent qualification/experience. Additionally holds specialist knowledge of the relevant area(s) of expertise as outlined in the person specification, acquired through relevant practical experience and training/development Hold either Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Cyber Professional (CCP) qualification. Proven experience in a senior cyber security role with direct line management, performance management, and coaching responsibilities. Significant practical experience in security operations, vulnerability assessment and threat intelligence. Expert-level understanding of core cyber security concepts, infrastructure security, and the modern threat landscape. Proficiency in developing and implementing security policies and risk management frameworks based on standards like CAF, Cyber Essentials, ISO27001 etc Desirable Experience working in the Health Sector/NHS Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for NICE (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application

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