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Security Architect - Cyber Recovery

Posted Today by Barclay Simpson Recruitment


The OpportunityAs part of a strategic cyber recovery initiative, you will work closely with technology, security, archit...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Hybrid-WFH/London 2-3 days a week

Cyber Security Analyst - Government, SEIM, Splunk, AWS, M365, Defence, SC Clear...

Posted 1 day ago by Bangura Solutions


Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with Cyber Defence teams to support continuous capability improvements.Contribute to the...

  • Rate £700 per day
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location London Area, United Kingdom

Cyber Security Engineer

Posted 2 days ago by ByteHire


About The ClientOur client is a large UK public sector organisation responsible for delivering and protecting a signific...

  • Rate £500 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location London Area, United Kingdom

Cyber Security Architect

Posted 3 days ago by ECS


Cyber Security ArchitectInitial 6-month ContractRemote working£525 - £550, Outside IR35We're looking for an experienced...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location London

Application Security Engineer (Cyber) - Financial Services

Posted 3 days ago by SGI


Who we’re looking forOur clients Cyber Security team is looking for a Cybersecurity engineer with expertise in Applicati...

  • Rate £700 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location London, United Kingdom

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Manager, Cybersecurity, GISI Consulting Group

Posted 3 days ago by Palladium: Make It Possible


About GISI Consulting Group And PalladiumGISI Consulting Group (GISI CG) is a top 10 global provider of program and proj...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Fixed-Term
  • Work type Remote
  • Location London, England, United Kingdom

Senior IT Cyber GR&C Analyst

Posted 3 days ago by Avencia Consulting


PURPOSE OF THIS ROLEThe Senior IT Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst will support the development, implemen...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location London

Senior IT Risk & Cyber Audit Consultant

Posted 3 days ago by Saunders Scott


Required start date: ASAPDuration: 6-12 months (renewable)Reason this role cannot be provided by off-shore resourceSC/DV...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, Frankfurt, Milan (primary EMEA hubs)

Principal Offensive Security Operator-Cyber Security Analyst (Red Teaming)

Posted 3 days ago by Triumph Consultants Ltd


Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and execute threat intelligence-led, full-spectrum cyber-attack simulations, including long-t...

  • Rate £536 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location London

Cyber Security Technical Project Manager - B2B SaaS, AWS, Agile, Global Security...

Posted 3 days ago by Smart-Sourcer


What you'll be doing:Lead end-to-end delivery of security initiatives across cloud and on-prem in an Agile environment.P...

  • Rate £95,000 per year
  • Category Fixed-Term
  • Work type Remote
  • Location London or Birmingham & 90% remote

Cyber Security Manager (SC cleared - Inside IR35)

Posted 3 days ago by LA International Computer Consultants Lt...


ResponsibilitiesProvide cyber risk expertise and advice to support the Secure by Design delivery of technology projects...

  • Rate £600 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location London

Information Security Architect - CISSP - Banking

Posted 3 days ago by Rothstein Recruitment Ltd


An exciting opportunity opens for an Information Security Architect to join an international Bank as they embark on thei...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Not specified
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location London

Cyber Security Architect

Posted 3 days ago by ECS


Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop cyber security architecturesDefine security controls, standards and principlesAss...

  • Rate £550 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford

Cyber Security Operations Analyst - 12 Month FTC

Posted 4 days ago by Ashurst Perkins Coie


DescriptionAt Ashurst Perkins Coie, we're helping shape the future economy.With a global team of more than 3,500 legal p...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Fixed-Term
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location London, England, United Kingdom

Senior Cyber Security Operator

Posted 4 days ago by Alexander Mann Solutions - Public Sector...


The RoleYou will conduct safe, simulated cyber-attack simulations against our technology estates, acting as a real-world...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location London

Cyber Security Consultant

Posted 4 days ago by NSD


ABOUT THE CLIENTOur client is a major organisation operating within a highly regulated Defence environment.They are curr...

  • Rate £570 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford

Cyber Security Architect - 6 month contract

Posted 4 days ago by Circle Group


Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and assure secure network, perimeter and hybrid-cloud architectures.Define security approache...

  • Rate £650 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford

Cyber Security Consultant

Posted 1 week ago by Experis


Role SummaryThe Security Incident & Vulnerability Management Consultant operates within the Operational Integrator (...

  • Rate £610 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location London

Cyber Security Consultant – SC Cleared

Posted 1 week ago by Whitehall Resources


Role SummaryThe Security Incident & Vulnerability Management Consultant operates within the Operational Integrator (...

  • Rate Not specified
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Not specified
  • Location London

Cyber Security Analyst

Posted 1 week ago by McCabe & Barton


Key ResponsibilitiesDrive triage and remediation governance for the AI-assisted code audit of Deal Management and Fund M...

  • Rate £800 per day
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford

About Our Cybersecurity Contract Roles in London

What does a cybersecurity contractor do?

Cybersecurity contract work spans across a wide range of specialist disciplines to help organisations protect their systems, data, and operations from cyber threats. The cybersecurity contracting market encompasses penetration testing, security architecture, cloud security, application security, security operations, GRC, identity and access management, threat intelligence, and incident response, among other specialisms. Contractors are brought in when organisations need specific expertise they do not hold permanently, when a security programme requires additional resource, or when an incident or audit finding demands rapid specialist engagement.

The skills required vary enormously by specialism. Technical security contractors, such as penetration testers and security engineers, need deep hands-on expertise with attack techniques, security tooling, and the ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities across a range of system types. Security architects need the ability to design security controls into complex enterprise and cloud environments. GRC professionals need strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, risk management methodologies, and compliance standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Controls. Across all cybersecurity disciplines, the ability to communicate risk clearly to non-technical stakeholders, including boards and senior executives, is increasingly valued as cybersecurity has become a board-level agenda item. Relevant certifications including CISSP, CISM, OSCP, and CREST qualifications are well regarded and frequently required across the market.

What is the market like for cybersecurity contractors?

The Cybersecurity contract market is one of the most active and resilient segments of the UK technology contracting market. Demand is driven by the persistent and evolving threat landscape, increasing regulatory requirements including NIS2, DORA, and the FCA's operational resilience framework, and the structural shortage of permanent cybersecurity professionals across UK organisations. The market has remained strong despite broader technology hiring slowdowns, as cybersecurity spend is largely non-discretionary for organisations handling sensitive data or operating critical infrastructure. Specialist areas including cloud security, application security, and OT security are experiencing the strongest demand growth, while rates across the market remain at a premium to comparable technology disciplines.

What is the contracting market like in London?

London dominates the UK contractor market by volume, depth, and rate levels. The capital concentrates the headquarters and major offices of most FTSE 100 companies, the largest global banks, the Big Four professional services firms, and the central government departments that collectively generate the majority of UK contract demand. Every contracting discipline covered on this site has active demand in London, from niche specialisms like threat intelligence and LLM engineering through to high-volume disciplines like project management and business analysis. The sheer density of employers means contractors in London typically have more choice of engagement at any given time than anywhere else in the UK. Day rates carry a premium of 15 to 25 per cent over the national average across most disciplines, reflecting both the concentration of complex, high-value programmes and the cost of operating in the capital.

How much do cybersecurity contractors usually earn in London?

Contract rates for cybersecurity roles in London typically range from £550 to £990 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.

How many cybersecurity vacancies in London are there on Quality Contracts?

Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 390 cybersecurity contract roles across the site, with London accounting for roughly one in three of those. Data reviewed up to July 2026.