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BeyondTrust SME (Privileged Access Management) - Manchester - 3 months+
Posted 2 days ago by Octopus Computer Associates
The role of BeyondTrust SME (Privileged Access Management) in Manchester involves providing hands-on administration and...
- Rate £481 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Manchester, UK
Enterprise Architect Onsite Lead - Agentic IVR Banking
Posted 2 days ago by EUROPEAN SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect Onsite Lead to drive a strategic Agentic IVR transformation program f...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Manchester, UK
Senior Enterprise Architect (Contract)
Posted 2 days ago by Hamilton Barnes
The role of Senior Enterprise Architect involves leading enterprise architecture initiatives across various business dom...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, or Bristol , UK
ServiceNow Specialist - Must already hold SC clearance
Posted 3 days ago by Randstad Technologies
The ServiceNow Specialist role requires an individual with active SC clearance and extensive experience in delivering Se...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, Lancashire, UK
AI Engineer (Contract) - AI Cloud
Posted 3 days ago by Hamilton Barnes
The AI Engineer role involves designing, building, and deploying scalable AI/ML and GenAI solutions across the full life...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Edinburgh , UK
DV Cleared Software Developers
Posted 3 days ago by Flint UK Technology Services
The role of DV Cleared Software Developer involves joining a global technology organization to design, build, and operat...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Manchester or London or Cheltenham , UK
Project Coordinator - UK
Posted 4 days ago by 83zero Limited
The role of Project Coordinator / Project Controller involves supporting the delivery of large-scale cyber security proj...
- Rate £301 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our Cloud Security Contract Roles in Manchester
What does a cloud security contractor do?
Cloud Security contractors are engaged to protect the infrastructure, data, and workloads that organisations run across public cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP. The work spans a wide range of activities: assessing the security posture of existing cloud environments, designing and implementing security architectures for new cloud deployments, configuring identity and access management controls, implementing threat detection and monitoring capabilities, remediating misconfigurations, and ensuring cloud environments meet regulatory and compliance requirements. Cloud Security contractors are brought in when organisations are migrating to the cloud and need security designed in from the outset, when a security assessment has identified material gaps, or when a dedicated security capability is needed within a platform team.
The core competencies for Cloud Security contracting include are platform-specific and deep. Strong working knowledge of the shared responsibility model and the native security tooling on the relevant platform is expected as a baseline: for AWS this includes AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM, and AWS Config; for Azure it includes Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Entra ID, and Azure Policy. Experience with infrastructure-as-code security, including scanning Terraform or CloudFormation templates for misconfigurations using tools such as Checkov or tfsec, is increasingly expected. Familiarity with cloud security frameworks including CIS Benchmarks, the Cloud Security Alliance CCM, and regulatory requirements such as PCI DSS or ISO 27001 as they apply to cloud environments is widely valued. Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, or CISSP are well regarded and frequently listed as requirements at senior level.
What is the market like for cloud security contractors?
Cloud Security contracting is one of the fastest-growing segments within the broader cybersecurity contractor market. Demand is being driven by the pace of cloud adoption across UK organisations, combined with the increasingly sophisticated threat landscape targeting cloud-hosted workloads. Regulatory pressure from the FCA, the ICO, and sector-specific bodies is also compelling organisations to invest in cloud security capability they do not hold permanently. Supply of experienced Cloud Security contractors who combine deep platform knowledge with genuine security expertise remains limited relative to demand, supporting rate levels at the top of the cybersecurity contracting market.
What is the contracting market like in Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do cloud security contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for cloud security roles in Manchester typically range from £600 to £1000 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many cloud security vacancies in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 cloud security contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to June 2026.