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£77,691 – £86,324 pa On-site Permanent

Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead

OverviewSpectrum IT are supporting a highly established international innovation and manufacturing business in the search for a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Lead. This role will continue to strengthen the enterprise risk, security and compliance...

Spectrum IT Recruitment

Dublin, City Of Dublin, Ireland

£50 – £55 ph Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

Cyber Security Assurance SpecialistLocation: Culham, Oxfordshire (2–3 days onsite per week)Contract Length: Until 18 December 2026Rate: £55 per hour (Umbrella)IR35 Status: In ScopeSecurity Clearance: Active SC (or lapsed within last 24 months) – mandatoryCV Deadline:...

GTC Recruitment

Culham, Oxfordshire, OX14 4LY, United Kingdom

£40,000 – £60,000 pa Hybrid Permanent

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer - Web SDK

Join us at EntrustAt Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help...

Entrust

Entrust

£500 – £525 pd Remote Contract Flexible Clearance Required

SC Cleared - Security Architect / Security Consultant

Role: Security Architect / Security ConsultantSC‑cleared (mandatory)£500 Outside ir35RemoteStart 18/04End 3 Months initially - client has opportunity to extendMust be able to:Communicate clearly and confidently with senior stakeholders.Take ownership of workstreams.Operate independently — not be...

Opus Recruitment Solutions

London, United Kingdom

£70,000 – £80,000 pa Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Azure Platform Engineer - MOD/Defence - SC

Senior Azure Platform Engineer - MOD/Defence - UK Security Clearance Required£70-80k + benefitsFarnborough (Hybrid 2-3 days on site)SC ClearanceBuild platforms that have to work. Every time.This role sits in a space where engineering standards are...

Talent Locker

Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom

£78,000 pa Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Security Penetration Tester

As a Security Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of TVM (Threat & Vulnerability Management) solutions, controls and processes across the organisation. You will be liaising with Digital...

Pertemps Thames Water

Reading, Berkshire, 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.

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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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SOC Analyst Jobs UK 2026: Salaries, Skills & How to Get Hired

Cyber security is one of the UK's fastest-growing career paths — and SOC analyst is where most people begin. It's in high demand, genuinely accessible, and you don't need a degree or years of experience to get started. But knowing what UK employers actually want in 2026 — what they pay, which certs matter, and how to stand out — is a different matter. This guide covers all of it.

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How Many Cyber Security Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Cyber Security Job?

If you are trying to build or move forward in a cyber security career, it can feel like the list of tools you are expected to know never ends. One job advert asks for SIEM platforms, another mentions penetration testing tools, another lists cloud security, threat intelligence platforms, endpoint detection, scripting languages and compliance frameworks. Scroll LinkedIn and it gets worse. Everyone seems to “know” dozens of tools, certifications and platforms. Here is the reality most cyber security hiring managers agree on: they are not hiring you because you know every tool. They are hiring you because you understand risk, can think like an attacker and a defender, follow process, communicate clearly and make good decisions under pressure. Tools matter — but only when they support those outcomes. So how many cyber security tools do you actually need to know to get a job? For most job seekers, the answer is far fewer than you think. This article explains what employers really expect, which tools are essential, which are role-specific and how to focus your learning so you look credible, not overwhelmed.

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What Hiring Managers Look for First in Cyber Security Job Applications (UK Guide)

If you want to stand out in the highly competitive world of cyber security job applications, you need to understand what hiring managers look for before they even finish reading a CV. Cyber security hiring managers scan applications quickly and with specific priorities in mind. They assess not just your technical ability, but your judgement, professionalism, clarity, risk awareness and evidence of impact. This guide explains what hiring managers look for first in cyber security applications across roles like Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Penetration Tester, Incident Responder, Security Architect, Governance Risk and Compliance specialists and Cloud Security positions. Use this as a practical, step-by-step checklist to sharpen your CV, LinkedIn profile, cover letter and portfolio before you apply on www.cybersecurityjobs.tech .

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The Skills Gap in Cyber Security Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Cyber security has become one of the most critical disciplines in the modern economy. From protecting financial systems and healthcare data to securing national infrastructure, cloud platforms and supply chains, cyber security professionals now sit at the frontline of digital trust. Demand for cyber security talent in the UK has surged. Job vacancies remain high, salaries continue to rise, and organisations across every sector report difficulty hiring skilled professionals. Yet despite this demand, many graduates struggle to break into cyber security roles and employers consistently report that candidates are not job-ready. The problem is not intelligence, ambition or academic effort. It is a persistent and widening skills gap between university education and real-world cyber security work. This article explores that gap in depth: what universities teach well, what they routinely miss, why the gap exists, what employers actually want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build sustainable careers in cyber security.

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