Cyber Security Jobs in Salford

• Manchester
• Remote
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Monitor, detect and respond to cyber incidents for customers from a 24/7 Global Security Operations Centre, working with the Microsoft Security Stack, Splunk, EDR, IDS and IPS tools integrated into a Unified Cyber Platform. The L2 role sits within an MXDR team of over 100 accredited experts handling hundreds of millions of log events daily.

Microsoft Security Stack · Splunk · EDR +3

• Manchester
• Hybrid
• Senior
• Permanent

Hands-on IAM engineering and development role supporting large-scale identity deployments, covering identity lifecycle management, access governance and privileged access. Works client-facing alongside internal IAM SMEs and cyber team members to deliver enterprise IAM solutions, reporting to the service line leader within a new global practice.

• Manchester
• Hybrid
• £60,000 – £65,000 pa
• Senior · manages people

Produce threat assessments, intelligence reports and executive briefings, translating complex cyber threats into clear information for senior and non-technical stakeholders. Monitor intelligence sources, assess threat actors, TTPs and IOCs, support incident response, and lead a small team while shaping the Threat Intelligence function.

CrowdStrike · Microsoft Suite · Orpheus

• Manchester
• Remote
• £28,000 – £40,000 pa
• Junior

A self-funded training programme leading to a SOC analyst role, combining online CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ certification with hands-on labs and real-world cyber security scenarios. Includes CV, LinkedIn and interview support plus dedicated recruitment help until placement, with flexible payment options spread over 12 months.

CompTIA A+ · CompTIA Network+ · CompTIA Security+

• Manchester
• £28,000 – £40,000 pa
• Junior

A self-funded training programme leading to a Security Operations Analyst role, combining online CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ certification with live labs and hands-on cyber security scenarios. Includes CV, LinkedIn and interview support plus dedicated recruitment help until placement, with no prior experience required.

CompTIA A+ · CompTIA Network+ · CompTIA Security+ +1

• Manchester
• Hybrid · 3 days in office
• £54,000 – £55,000 pa
• Senior

Day-to-day operation of a SIEM platform, including monitoring, administration and optimisation, plus developing detection rules and investigating alerts through to resolution. Works with Infrastructure, Networking, DevOps and external partners on incident response, EDR management and control testing, with Google SecOps (Chronicle) experience advantageous.

Google SecOps · Chronicle · SIEM +4

• Manchester
• Hybrid
• £75,000 – £80,000 pa
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Associate role in a specialist Cyber & Data Risk team at an international law firm, handling contentious and advisory matters such as cyber incident response, data breach management, privacy disputes, regulatory investigations and cyber insurance coverage advice. You work directly with clients alongside Partners and senior lawyers, managing matters with supervision and building a specialism in this growing area.

• Manchester
• Hybrid
• £40,000 – £46,500 pa
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Hands-on security role covering SIEM, EDR, email security and vulnerability platforms, plus IDS/IPS monitoring and incident investigation. You'll embed security into project lifecycles and SDLC, work with a managed service provider on alerts, and support Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 governance and third-party risk assurance alongside the Cyber Security Manager.

SIEM · EDR · XDR +5

• Manchester
• Remote
• £60,000 – £80,000 pa
• Mid-level
• Permanent

This role involves conducting comprehensive penetration tests across networks, web and mobile applications, APIs, and cloud environments using both manual and automated techniques. The tester will simulate real-world cyberattacks, identify vulnerabilities, and produce detailed technical and executive reports with actionable remediation advice. A key focus is translating complex security findings for non-technical stakeholders while adhering to strict ethical and compliance standards in a security-cleared context.

• Manchester
• Hybrid
• £70,000 – £85,000 pa
• Senior

Own AWS infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines and observability for a new fintech platform, reporting to the CTO. Hands-on work spans Terraform IaC, Kubernetes, security controls, incident response and PCI-DSS/FCA compliance, with significant influence over tooling and scaling decisions in an early-stage team.

AWS · Terraform · Docker +1

• Manchester
• Hybrid
• £60,000 – £70,000 pa
• Lead

Owns the Group's infrastructure estate across Microsoft 365, Azure, networks, security and end-user services, defining the technology roadmap and leading modernisation and transformation initiatives. Acts as primary technical owner of the MSP and key suppliers, driving resilience, identity and endpoint security, and multi-site networking. Hybrid role in Manchester within a growing property investment business.

Microsoft 365 · Azure · Entra ID +7

• Manchester
• Hybrid
• £60,000 – £75,000 pa
• Mid-level

Lead and evolve the security, privacy and governance framework for a UK software business, acting as Data Protection Officer. Day to day you own the ISMS and ISO 27001/Cyber Essentials Plus certifications, run UK GDPR and DPIA work, build AI governance, manage cyber risk and supplier assurance, and present to board-level stakeholders.

ISO 27001 · Cyber Essentials Plus

• Manchester
• Entry level
• Permanent

Monitors networks and systems for threats, triages security alerts and documents suspicious activity, working with partner teams on daily threat detection and incident response across AWS technologies at scale. Involves security automation, tracking detective controls like GuardDuty, CrowdStrike Falcon and Wiz Defend, and periodic on-call including weekends.

AWS · Amazon GuardDuty · CrowdStrike Falcon +1

• Manchester
• £550 – £650 pd

SC Penetration Tester£600 - £700 A Day Outside IR356 MonthsRemote (Occasional Manchester travel)We are looking for a security cleared penetration tester to support a public sector customer to deliver high-assurance security testing.The role offers the opportunity to work on complex…

• Manchester
• £60,000 – £75,000 pa
• Mid-level

Hands-on security engineering role centred on the Microsoft and Azure security stack, covering Defender, Sentinel, Entra, Purview and Azure. The engineer owns security controls, detection rules, telemetry, alerting, automation and response workflows, and helps embed security into delivery processes while contributing to emerging AI security capabilities.

Microsoft Defender · Microsoft Sentinel · Microsoft Entra +3