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£70,000 – £80,000 pa Hybrid Permanent

Senior Penetration Tester

The Senior Penetration Tester will lead complex security assessments, collaborate with defensive teams on purple team exercises, and mentor junior testers. Responsibilities include scoping and delivering advanced penetration tests, producing high-quality reports, and contributing to secure development practices.

VIQU IT

Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom

£70,000 – £120,000 pa Hybrid Permanent

Principle Cyber Analyst

As a Principal Cyber Analyst at Darktrace, you will be deeply involved in analyzing technical data to identify and mitigate cyber threats, preparing customer-facing reports, and leading client engagements. You will work closely with the SOC team to provide real-time threat analysis and mentor junior professionals, contributing to the continuous improvement of Darktrace's cybersecurity solutions.

Darktrace

Darktrace

Cambridge, CB2 3BJ, United Kingdom

£500 – £590 pd Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Cybersecurity Architect

The Cybersecurity Architect role involves developing and maintaining secure architecture frameworks for enterprise-grade systems, conducting threat modeling and risk assessments, and defining security standards based on industry frameworks. You will collaborate with engineering and IT teams to embed security by design, lead strategic initiatives in incident response, and monitor advancements in threat intelligence.

Experis

Experis

Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom

£70,000 – £120,000 pa Hybrid Permanent

Principle Cyber Analyst

As a Principal Cyber Analyst, you will analyze technical data to identify potential cyber threats and communicate the impact of Darktrace's products to clients. You will work closely with the SOC team, lead customer engagements, and mentor junior professionals while contributing to the organization's broader security initiatives.

Darktrace

Darktrace

London, UB8 1LQ, United Kingdom

£800 – £850 pd Remote Contract Clearance Required

Cyber Security Operations Manager (SOC Manager)

This role involves leading a Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) to enhance cyber resilience and manage real-time threat detection and response. Responsibilities include defining operational strategy, improving incident response, and ensuring alignment with national standards and regulations. The position requires strong experience in SOC operations, SIEM tools, and stakeholder management.

GTC Recruitment

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom

£50,000 – £70,000 pa On-site Permanent

Cyber Advisory - Senior Consultant

This role involves supporting the Cyber Advisory team in delivering internal audits and larger advisory engagements. Responsibilities include managing project lifecycles, acting as a subject matter expert in security and risk management, and mentoring junior consultants. The position offers exposure to a diverse client base across multiple sectors, including financial services, government, and retail.

Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars

Ludgate Hill, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom

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Where to Advertise Cyber Security Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Advertising cyber security jobs in the UK requires a different approach to most technical hiring. The candidate pool is small, heavily vetted and in high demand across government, financial services, critical national infrastructure and the private sector simultaneously. Many of the strongest candidates hold active security clearances, are not actively job-searching through general platforms, and move primarily through specialist networks and trusted referrals. General job boards reach a broad audience but lack the specificity that security professionals expect. Specialist platforms, government-affiliated channels and cleared candidate networks each serve a different part of the market. This guide, published by CybersecurityJobs.tech, covers where to advertise cyber security roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

Cyber Security Jobs UK 2026: What to Expect Over the Next 3 Years

Cyber security is one of the few sectors where demand for talent has never once dipped. Every major technological shift of the past decade — cloud migration, remote working, AI adoption, the proliferation of connected devices — has expanded the attack surface that security professionals are expected to defend. And every expansion of that attack surface has generated more jobs. But the cyber security jobs market of 2026 is not simply a larger version of what it was three years ago. It is a structurally different market. The threats have evolved, the technologies used to combat them have changed, the regulatory environment has tightened considerably, and the roles being created reflect all of that. A job seeker who understands only the cyber security landscape of 2023 is already working with an outdated map. The candidates who will thrive over the next three years are those who understand where the sector is heading — which specialisms are attracting the most investment, which technologies are reshaping defensive and offensive security practice, and how the definition of a cyber security professional is broadening well beyond the traditional image of a network defender in a SOC. This article breaks down what the UK cyber security jobs market is likely to look like through to 2028 — covering the titles emerging right now, the technologies driving employer demand, the skills that will matter most, and how to position your career ahead of the curve.

Penetration Tester Jobs in the UK: What Employers Actually Want in 2026

The demand for skilled professionals in cyber security has never been higher, and penetration testers sit at the very heart of this rapidly evolving industry. As organisations across the UK continue to digitise their operations, protect sensitive data, and defend against increasingly sophisticated threats, the need for ethical hackers has grown dramatically. If you are considering a career in this field—or looking to advance within it—it is essential to understand what employers are really looking for in 2026. This guide breaks down the current expectations, required skills, certifications, and practical experience that can help you stand out in a competitive job market.

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