Director of Cyber Security

Anson McCade; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology business is seeking a Cybersecurity Director to drive growth and lead a high-performing practice. Located in London, this pivotal role involves winning major projects, collaborating across teams, and engaging with C-suite stakeholders, along with a focus on cloud enablement and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Medical care

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in cybersecurity consulting.
• Expertise in IAM and cloud migration.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by securing major projects.
• Shape go-to-market strategy.
• Engage C-suite stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership in cybersecurity consulting

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Cloud migration

Regulatory frameworks

Client engagement at C-suite level

Job description

830 IT Security jobs in the United Kingdom

Director of Cyber Security

Anson McCade

Posted 1 day ago

Job Description

Cybersecurity Director (Consulting)

London (Hybrid)

We’re partnering with a rapidly evolving, consulting-led technology business backed by decades of industry heritage and now entering a new chapter of bold, strategic growth.

With deep expertise across Financial Services, Insurance, and Utilities, this business is investing heavily in its Cyber Resilience practice—focusing on Identity & Access Management, Cloud Enablement, DORA readiness, and network security at the edge.

The Role

As Cybersecurity Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in scaling a high-performing practice with ambitions to double in size this year. You’ll drive growth by winning and delivering major projects, shaping go-to-market strategy, and engaging C-suite stakeholders across industry sectors. You’ll lead with influence, collaborate across a flat, agile business structure, and be trusted to build out your own market or vertical.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership in cybersecurity consulting, ideally having progressed through hands-on delivery into board-level engagement.

• Expertise in IAM, cloud migration enablement, and regulatory frameworks (especially DORA).

• Track record of winning and delivering large, complex programmes.

• Gravitas with clients – you can operate confidently at C-suite level and are trusted as a strategic advisor.

• Background in major/Tier 1 consultancies leading on cybersecurity programs.

• Entrepreneurial mindset – ready to build, lead, and define your own market and team.

What We’re Looking For

• Medical care

To hear more about the Cybersecurity Director opportunity, get in touch with Anna-Jane Murphy at Anson McCade on 020 7780 6706.

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Network Security Engineer

Saunders Scott

Posted 2 days ago

Job Description

Security Engineer – Support Services

Fixed term role for 12 months rolling, up to 3 years.

Role Description & Responsibilities

• Working as part of the security implementation / delivery team
• Working Practices are aligned to SAFE
• Participating in Agile Ceremonies – Daily Stand Ups, delivering work over 2 weekly sprints
• Ensuring workloads are reflected within our project management toolset.
• Primarily working on the clients Security Infrastructure / Firewall Estate
• Triage of Customer Requirements into actionable engineering deliverables
• Supporting work out of typical business hours from time to time
• Supporting more junior engineers with troubleshooting and escalations
• Producing documentation for the team’s knowledge base
• Holding knowledge transfer sessions where required

Technical Skills

As a Security Engineer, you will need as much demonstrable knowledge and experience in as many of the following areas as possible.

• Enterprise grade next generation firewalls – Primarily PAN and Forti Net
• Experience with using related management platforms – SCM, Panorama, Forti Managers
• Secure Access Service Edge Platforms
• Expert Troubleshooting and Analytical Approach to problems
• Good working knowledge of Security Architecture concepts & experience with Security Design
• Networking Knowledge - Routing and Switching
• CSPM
• Vulnerability Management & Email Hygiene Solutions – Such as Tenable, Mimecast
• Enterprise network monitoring tools
• Administrating network security access policies on firewalls
• Configuring new security profiles and protections
• Produce and review Documentation such as Network Diagrams, solution descriptions,

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder management, and good customer facing skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision and to integrate well within a team.
• Agile development and operations using SAFe, scrum or a similar method.
• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate with both IT and business-facing colleagues.
• Experience of working with Security Ops, compliance, risk, and governance practices
• Previous experience working for an MSSP would be considered a plus.
• Experience working in a heavily regulated environment, particularly nuclear would-be a plus.

Security Check (SC) clearance eligibility is a requirement for this role.

Network Security Engineer

Barclay Simpson

Posted 2 days ago

Job Description

A global law firm is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to join its Infrastructure team, with a focus on designing and implementing secure, scalable technologies that protect the firm’s systems and data. The firm is currently undertaking an Azure migration and is also working towards Zero Trust, so there is plenty of opportunity to be involved in both project work and BAU.

The role will see you working on secure network architectures—including firewalls, VPNs, and zero trust models—across endpoints, data centres, and cloud environments.

Candidates should bring hands-on experience in infrastructure and network security engineering. Experience with tools like Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco Meraki and micro segmentation platforms, is preferred. Knowledge of PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting languages is desirable, but not essential.

This is a hybrid position based in central London. Base salary £90,000-£100,000, depending on experience + benefits.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Network Security Engineer

Posted 2 days ago

Job Description

A global law firm is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to join its Infrastructure team, with a focus on designing and implementing secure, scalable technologies that protect the firm’s systems and data. The firm is currently undertaking an Azure migration and is also working towards Zero Trust, so there is plenty of opportunity to be involved in both project work and BAU.

The role will see you working on secure network architectures—including firewalls, VPNs, and zero trust models—across endpoints, data centres, and cloud environments.

Candidates should bring hands-on experience in infrastructure and network security engineering. Experience with tools like Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco Meraki and micro segmentation platforms, is preferred. Knowledge of PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting languages is desirable, but not essential.

This is a hybrid position based in central London. Base salary £90,000-£100,000, depending on experience + benefits.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Network Security Engineer

InterEx Group

Posted 4 days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Location: Seattle, WA

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer with expertise in Cisco technologies to join our team in Seattle, WA. As a Network Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures to protect our organization's data and systems from cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, implement, and maintain network security measures to protect organization's data and systems

- Monitor network traffic for potential security breaches and respond appropriately to incidents

- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and address security risks

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security policies and procedures

- Provide technical support and guidance to IT staff on network security best practices

- Stay up-to-date on latest security trends and technologies to continuously improve network security measures

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

- 3+ years of experience in network security engineering

- Strong expertise in Cisco networking technologies, including Cisco ASA, Firepower, and ISE

- Experience with network security protocols and tools, such as VLANs, IPSec, and SSL VPN

- Certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, or CISSP are a plus

- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Would love to discuss further!

Network Security Engineer

Posted 4 days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Location: Seattle, WA

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer with expertise in Cisco technologies to join our team in Seattle, WA. As a Network Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures to protect our organization's data and systems from cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, implement, and maintain network security measures to protect organization's data and systems

- Monitor network traffic for potential security breaches and respond appropriately to incidents

- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and address security risks

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security policies and procedures

- Provide technical support and guidance to IT staff on network security best practices

- Stay up-to-date on latest security trends and technologies to continuously improve network security measures

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

- 3+ years of experience in network security engineering

- Strong expertise in Cisco networking technologies, including Cisco ASA, Firepower, and ISE

- Experience with network security protocols and tools, such as VLANs, IPSec, and SSL VPN

- Certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, or CISSP are a plus

- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Would love to discuss further!

Network Security Engineer

Posted 5 days ago

Job Description

Network & Security Engineer – Financial Services – £80k + Hybrid (Central London)

Permanent | Hybrid (2-3 days in Central London)

Our client, a leading player in the financial services sector, is seeking a skilled Network & Security Engineer to join their growing team. This is a permanent opportunity offering up to £80,000 , with hybrid working arrangements based in Central London .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support robust network infrastructure across multiple global sites.
• Manage multicast routing for market data distribution across complex environments involving multiple VRFs and VLANs.
• Configure and maintain Aruba (Access/Distribution) and Arista (Core/Low-Latency) switches.
• Support BGP peering, route filtering, and optimisation for ultra-low-latency trading environments.
• Operate and maintain Palo Alto firewalls, GlobalProtect VPNs, and ZScaler security platforms (ZIA/ZPA).
• Support VMware SD-WAN (VeloCloud) deployments across branch and remote trading locations.
• Monitor and optimise network performance (latency, throughput, availability) on critical links.
• Assist with network automation initiatives and maintain accurate documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Deep hands-on experience with multicast routing in high-throughput environments.
• Strong knowledge of BGP , enterprise routing, and switching best practices.
• Proficiency in managing Aruba and Arista switch infrastructure .
• Prior experience supporting low-latency trading networks or other performance-sensitive environments.
• Expertise in configuring and maintaining Palo Alto Networks firewalls and GlobalProtect VPN .
• Familiarity with ZScaler ZIA/ZPA and securing global internet egress traffic.
• Experience with VMware SD-WAN (VeloCloud) or comparable SD-WAN solutions.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex network issues across all layers of the OSI model.

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Network Security Engineer

NineTech

Posted 5 days ago

Job Description

Network & Security Engineer – Financial Services – £80k + Hybrid (Central London)

Permanent | Hybrid (2-3 days in Central London)

Our client, a leading player in the financial services sector, is seeking a skilled Network & Security Engineer to join their growing team. This is a permanent opportunity offering up to £80,000 , with hybrid working arrangements based in Central London .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support robust network infrastructure across multiple global sites.
• Manage multicast routing for market data distribution across complex environments involving multiple VRFs and VLANs.
• Configure and maintain Aruba (Access/Distribution) and Arista (Core/Low-Latency) switches.
• Support BGP peering, route filtering, and optimisation for ultra-low-latency trading environments.
• Operate and maintain Palo Alto firewalls, GlobalProtect VPNs, and ZScaler security platforms (ZIA/ZPA).
• Support VMware SD-WAN (VeloCloud) deployments across branch and remote trading locations.
• Monitor and optimise network performance (latency, throughput, availability) on critical links.
• Assist with network automation initiatives and maintain accurate documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Deep hands-on experience with multicast routing in high-throughput environments.
• Strong knowledge of BGP , enterprise routing, and switching best practices.
• Proficiency in managing Aruba and Arista switch infrastructure .
• Prior experience supporting low-latency trading networks or other performance-sensitive environments.
• Expertise in configuring and maintaining Palo Alto Networks firewalls and GlobalProtect VPN .
• Familiarity with ZScaler ZIA/ZPA and securing global internet egress traffic.
• Experience with VMware SD-WAN (VeloCloud) or comparable SD-WAN solutions.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex network issues across all layers of the OSI model.

Network Security Engineer

Hayes, London Alchemy Recruitment Solutions UK

Posted 5 days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Network & Security Engineer (12-Month Contract)

Location: Stockley Park (Hybrid)

Positions Available: Between 10 and 20

Alchemy Recruitment is proud to partner with a renowned retail organisation undergoing significant digital transformation. As part of this initiative, we are seeking 10-20 experienced Network & Security Engineers to join their team on a 12-month contract basis .

Role Overview:

As a Network & Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the security and reliability of the organisation’s network infrastructure. You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment, supporting large-scale retail operations and contributing to strategic technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure network solutions (LAN/WAN, VPNs, firewalls, etc.)
• Monitor network performance and security systems to detect and respond to threats
• Support incident response efforts and troubleshoot complex network/security issues
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards
• Contribute to network optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in network engineering and IT security roles
• Strong knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint security
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar technologies
• Familiarity with cloud network security (e.g., AWS, Azure) is advantageous
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ are a plus

Why Join?

• Work with a high-profile retail brand on a major technology transformation
• Collaborative environment with cutting-edge projects
• Competitive day rate and long-term contract stability
• Opportunity to work alongside a team of skilled professionals

Network Security Engineer

Harrington Starr

Posted 5 days ago

Job Description

Network Security Engineer

Location: London (Moorgate) | 4 Days Onsite

A global energy and commodities business is seeking a Network Security Engineer to join their London-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a technically complex, security-driven environment supporting a wide range of infrastructure and network technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Checkpoint firewalls and Cisco network infrastructure
• Support Cisco ISE solutions
• Manage Data Centre colocation and vendor relationships
• Contribute to IT security prevention and awareness initiatives
• Deep technical knowledge of Checkpoint firewalls, Cisco routers/switches, and Cisco ISE
• Experience with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA), Splunk
• Strong understanding of IT security practices
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP certification or equivalent
• Background in supporting Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, and Exchange
• Familiarity with VMware, VxRail, Rubrik, and backup/recovery processes
• Exposure to CUCM, LogicMonitor, Mimecast, Okta, and other security tools

Benefits Package Includes:

• Competitive salary (up to £72,000 depending on experience)
• Discretionary performance bonus
• £6,000 London travel allowance
• Private medical insurance (single cover)
• Life assurance (4x basic salary)
• Business and leisure travel insurance

This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing team within a prestigious international business. If you're looking for your next challenge in network security, apply now or get in touch to find out more.

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