Latest Government Security Jobs

SRE Security Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing secure enterprise architectures, with a focus on security controls, threat detection, and vulnerability management across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. The engineer will use Splunk for security monitoring and detection, conduct security assessments, and embed security-by-design principles in collaboration with engineering and architecture teams. The position supports a high-profile UK government programme and requires active SC clearance.

Opus Recruitment Solutions London, United Kingdom

Cyber Security Consultant

This role involves conducting cyber security risk assessments and delivering security assurance across complex IT, OT, and business environments. The consultant will support clients in identifying and managing cyber risks, contribute to resilience planning, and help implement secure-by-design solutions. Work spans high-profile sectors including defence, government, and critical national infrastructure.

Matchtech Plymouth, United Kingdom £46,000 – £60,000 pa

Cyber Security Consultant

This role involves conducting cyber security risk assessments and delivering security assurance across complex IT, OT, and business systems for high-profile clients in defence, government, and critical infrastructure. The consultant will advise on risk management, support resilience planning, and contribute to secure-by-design implementations. Work spans multiple domains including GRC, incident preparedness, and compliance with standards like ISO 27001 and NIST.

Matchtech Bristol, United Kingdom £46,000 – £60,000 pa

Solution Architect

Design and review secure technical solutions across cloud, application, infrastructure, and integration domains. Ensure security controls are embedded throughout the design and delivery lifecycle. Provide security architecture expertise across technology initiatives, working with technical teams and stakeholders to identify risks and advise on controls.

Hays Technology London, United Kingdom £560 pd

Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Insider Risk Analyst , GBR)

The Insider Risk Analyst will lead EMEA-focused investigations into potential insider threats, conducting impartial assessments and interviews while analyzing evidence to identify risks to people, assets, and systems. This role involves close collaboration with HR, Legal, and Information Security teams to develop mitigation strategies, deliver security training, and strengthen organizational resilience. The analyst will also monitor evolving regulatory and threat landscapes, using AI-enhanced tools to improve investigative efficiency and support proactive risk management across a global, remote-first environment.

CrowdStrike United Kingdom

Remote

Campaign Lead

Lead the strategic growth of a cyber and secure communications portfolio serving government and national security clients. Define market direction, align cross-functional teams, and shape technology investment based on customer missions and emerging threats. Drive integrated solutions and go-to-market execution in a high-impact, security-cleared environment.

Forward Role Cheltenham, United Kingdom £75,000 – £100,000 pa

Cyber Assurance & Risk Analyst

This role involves managing cyber assurance and risk activities to protect the Imperial War Museums' digital and information assets. The analyst will lead compliance with security standards like Cyber Essentials and GovAssure, embed secure-by-design principles in digital projects, and manage third-party cyber risks. Key responsibilities include coordinating certifications, producing governance reports, and supporting cyber risk management across systems and suppliers.

Imperial war museums Lambeth, London, SE1 7JW, United Kingdom £42,500 – £45,000 pa

Cyber Security Assurance Specialist (DSPT / CAF)

Provides independent assurance on DSPT and CAF compliance activities within a UK government or healthcare context, assessing maturity, control effectiveness, and remediation plans. Reviews evidence, challenges proposed solutions, and delivers clear findings to senior stakeholders. Focuses on embedding sustainable security improvements into business-as-usual processes.

ISR Recruitment United Kingdom

Head of Information Security and Privacy

Leads the development and management of information and cyber security frameworks within a UK government-related financial body. Oversees compliance with key standards including ISO 27001, NIST, and GovAssure, manages third-party risk, and leads a team of five in governance and audit activities. Responsible for evolving security policies, awareness programmes, and resilience planning in response to emerging threats.

Morgan Law London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £110,000 pa

Cyber Security Consultant

This role involves conducting cyber risk assessments and information assurance activities across high-assurance environments in defence, government, and critical national infrastructure sectors. The consultant will evaluate threats, vulnerabilities, and control effectiveness, then provide actionable, risk-based recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Key responsibilities include maintaining risk registers, supporting security case development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements in complex digital and operational systems.

Kingdom People Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom

Chief Information Security Officer / CISO - Higher Education

Lead and strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture during a critical phase of security and risk maturity. Drive strategic improvements across governance, risk management, cyber assurance, and operational security while collaborating with key stakeholders. Oversee a third-party SOC and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in a research-led, public sector environment.

Experis United Kingdom

Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Chief Information Security Officer / CISO - Interim

This role involves providing strategic and operational leadership for cyber security during a critical phase of maturity development. The Interim CISO will lead security governance, risk management, and incident resilience while enhancing capabilities across people, process, and technology. The role requires close collaboration with executive teams and third-party security providers within a complex, regulated environment.

Experis United Kingdom

Security Architect_ Active DV clearance

Design and implement endpoint security solutions and platform controls for air-gapped, offline environments. Develop secure patching, vulnerability management, and data transfer mechanisms while ensuring compliance with UK government security standards including JSP and NCSC guidelines. Produce technical documentation and support penetration testing within highly classified settings.

Randstad Technologies Recruitment Erskine, Renfrewshire, PA8 7AA, United Kingdom £400 – £450 pd

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Security Architect - DV Cleared

Design and implement endpoint security solutions, including AntiVirus/EDR and vulnerability management, within air-gapped, high-assurance government environments. Ensure compliance with MOD, NCSC, JSP, and NIST standards while producing technical documentation and supporting accreditation. Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to deliver secure backend platform capabilities.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0HB, United Kingdom £500 – £555 pd

Cyber Security Engineer

Lead the cybersecurity workstream for a high-integrity MOD project involving a specialist monitoring and alarm system, from implementation through to handover. Focus on threat modelling, risk assessment, and security architecture in an OT/ICS environment, producing assurance documentation and advising engineering teams on security controls across IT, OT, and industrial control systems. Work closely with MOD stakeholders and deliver security outcomes in line with Secure by Design principles.

Ganymede Middleton St George, County Durham, United Kingdom £500 – £550 pd

On-site Contract Clearance Required