Information Security Analyst - GRC Focused Permanent - £50k-£55k + strong benefits Location: Hybrid - Southampton area Your new company I am looking to recruit a skilled Information Security Analyst to join a global leader in the shipping space, based in the heart of Southampton. You'll be joining a growing team within the CNI space. The role will be hybrid,...
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Cyber Security Consultant
Cyber Security Consultant £30,000 – £45,000 per annum Melton Mowbray Role Summary We’re a growing MSP based in Melton Mowbray, helping organisations of all sizes strengthen their security posture and achieve recognised certifications. We’re looking for a skilled Cyber Security Consultant specialising in Penetration Testing to deliver high-quality security testing and assurance across a diverse client base. You’ll lead and...
Ndaba
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Pre-Sales Technical Manager – Security Systems
Pre-Sales Technical Manager – Security Systems Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid / Field-Based, Head Office: London) Reports to: Chief Business Development Officer Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent About Assist Security Group: With over 30 years’ experience, Assist Security Group is a trusted provider of security solutions, known for quality, reliability, and service. As we expand into integrated and technology-led security systems, we...
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Cyber Security Apprentice
An IT medium Service Provider (MSP) is looking for an enthusiastic Cyber Security Apprentice to join their team. This is a great opportunity to start your career in cybersecurity, even if you have little or no experience. You’ll learn essential skills, get hands-on training, and receive guidance from experienced professionals. As an apprentice, you’ll help the team keep systems safe...
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Cyber Security Analyst
Location: Chorley Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent - Hybrid Start Date: ASAP We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to strengthen and evolve our cyber security posture across the organisation. This is a hands-on role responsible for cyber policies, security configuration, vulnerability management, incident response, compliance frameworks and maintaining a strong culture of staff cyber awareness. As a key member...
Avove
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Cyber Security Consultant
Cyber Security Consultant | Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Competitive Pay & Great Benefits Join One of Scotland’s Leading Microsoft Partners — Quorum Ready to take your cyber security career to the next level? Want to work with cutting-edge Microsoft cloud technologies while delivering real impact for clients across the UK? Quorum is calling. We’re one of Scotland’s largest Microsoft Partners and...
Cyber security is all about thinking like an attacker, spotting unusual patterns, protecting systems & responding calmly when everything looks like it’s on fire. It’s a discipline built on curiosity, persistence & noticing things other people miss.
That’s exactly why it can be such a good fit for many neurodivergent people.
If you live with ADHD, autism or dyslexia, you may have been told your brain is “too distracted”, “too literal” or “too disorganised” for a security role. In reality, the traits that can make traditional office work tough often line up beautifully with cyber security work – from hyperfocus in incident response to meticulous analysis in threat hunting.
This guide is written for cyber security job seekers in the UK. We’ll look at:
What neurodiversity means in a cyber context
How ADHD, autism & dyslexia strengths map to different security roles
Practical workplace adjustments you can ask for under UK law
How to talk about neurodivergence during applications & interviews
By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of where you might thrive in cyber security – & how to turn “different thinking” into a genuine superpower.
As we move into 2026, the cyber security jobs market in the UK is changing fast. Attackers are scaling up with automation & AI, cloud estates are more complex, & regulators are tightening expectations around resilience & data protection. At the same time, budgets are under pressure & some organisations are consolidating their tech teams.
Despite all this, demand for cyber security skills remains strong. Skilled defenders, engineers & leaders are still hard to find, & the stakes are only getting higher.
Whether you are a cyber security job seeker planning your next move, or a recruiter building security teams, understanding the key cyber security hiring trends for 2026 will help you make better decisions.
Summary: UK cyber security hiring has shifted from title‑led CV screens to capability‑driven assessments that emphasise incident readiness, cloud & identity security, detection engineering, governance/risk/compliance (GRC), measurable MTTR/coverage gains & secure‑by‑default engineering. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews, & how to prepare—especially for SOC analysts, detection engineers, blue/purple teamers, penetration testers, cloud security engineers, DFIR, AppSec, GRC & security architecture.
Who this is for: SOC & detection engineers, security operations leads, DFIR analysts, penetration testers/red teamers, purple teamers, AppSec/DevSecOps engineers, security architects, cloud security engineers, identity/IAM engineers, vulnerability managers, GRC/compliance specialists, product security & security programme managers targeting roles in the UK.
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