Cybersecurity Contract Jobs in Sheffield
Cyber Security Engineer (MS Identity & Cloud), £450-500 pd inside IR35
Posted Today by Bench IT Limited
Cyber Security Engineer (MS Identity & Cloud), £450-500 per day inside IR356 months initiallyOnsite - WarringtonBenc...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Warrington, Cheshire
Cyber Security Engineer - New York City, NY, Princeton, NJ, Newark, NJ, Hartford...
Posted Today by TechniPros, LLC
Job SummaryWe are hiring an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Security Engineer to design, implement, and support e...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or New York, New York
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Sign UpCyber Security Engineer - Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX, Dallas, TX, Austin, TX.
Posted 1 day ago by TechniPros, LLC
Job SummaryWe are seeking an IAM Cybersecurity Engineer with experience implementing Identity and Access Management solu...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Houston, Texas
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Sign UpCyber Security Infrastructure Engineer - CRIBL & SIEM - Fully REMOTE
Posted 1 day ago by RICEFW Technologies Inc
Daily Duties / ResponsibilitiesPREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO A CANDIDATE WHO CAN OCCASIONALLY WORK ONSITE AS NEEDED AND PE...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Columbia, South Carolina
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Sign UpSenior Cybersecurity Engineer (SCM/Prisma, MS Defender) (Only Visa Independent C...
Posted 1 day ago by SumasEdge Corporation
Role OverviewOur client is seeking a hands-on Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to serve as the senior technical escalation...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Solution Architect - Cyber Security - Financial Markets
Posted 1 day ago by Caspian One Ltd
The Role:This is a hands-on architecture and solution design position where you will own end-to-end technical designs fo...
- Rate £670 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Cyber Security Technical Architect specializing in DR Runbooks (SC Cleared)
Posted 1 day ago by Vallum
The Role:We are seeking a Desktop Support Engineer to provide onsite IT support services for the HPC Client at the Bridg...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Technical Program Manager Cybersecurity / Data Programs
Posted 2 days ago by PDDN Inc
Role OverviewThis is a senior program leadership role supporting a global cyber insurance/reinsurance strategy. The TPM...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Boston, Massachusetts
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About Our Cybersecurity Contract Roles in Sheffield
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 Sheffield?
Advanced manufacturing and engineering research, linked to the University of Sheffield and surrounding firms, give the city a specialist contractor niche that sets it apart from its Yorkshire neighbour Leeds. Engineering, materials science, and technical project management roles generated by this cluster are difficult to replicate elsewhere in the north of England. NHS trusts serving South Yorkshire are substantial employers across clinical systems, operational improvement, and IT. A smaller but visible digital and technology community around the city centre is adding development, data, and design work year on year. Many contractors operate across both Sheffield and Leeds, treating the two as a single market. For those with engineering or manufacturing backgrounds, Sheffield offers a concentration of relevant opportunity that larger cities often lack.
How much do cybersecurity contractors usually earn in Sheffield?
Contract rates for cybersecurity roles in Sheffield typically range from £450 to £810 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many cybersecurity vacancies in Sheffield are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 390 cybersecurity contract roles across the site, with Sheffield showing regular listings. Data reviewed up to September 2026.