6 jobs found in Knutsford

Role Title: Cloud Security Engineer Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Knutsford. Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to 630.20 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Security Cloud Engineer to play a critical role in the design, implementation, automation, and security of our multi-cloud infrastructure. This position is ideal for a cloud professional with a strong security mindset who is passionate about protecting cloud-native environments, driving automation, and supporting secure digital transformation initiatives. As a Security Cloud Engineer, you will help shape the future of our cloud security capability by developing and enhancing secure cloud platforms across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Working closely with engineering, security, DevOps, and operational teams, you will contribute to cloud architecture designs, automate security remediation processes, and provide proactive insights into cloud risks, vulnerabilities, and threat mitigation strategies. You will leverage your expertise in cloud security, infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, and governance frameworks to ensure that cloud services are secure, resilient, scalable, and aligned with organisational standards. This role requires a hands-on approach and the ability to translate high-level and low-level designs into practical, secure, and operationally effective solutions. Key Responsibilities Drive continuous improvements and enhancements to cloud infrastructure in alignment with business strategy, budget, and security objectives. Design, build, and maintain secure cloud-native solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available cloud services. Support business stakeholders in adopting modern cloud-native architectures and security best practices. Develop and implement automation for security monitoring, incident response, remediation, and operational processes. Ensure cloud platforms comply with organisational security standards, governance requirements, and software development lifecycle practices. Identify, assess, and mitigate cloud security risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps. Contribute to cloud architecture reviews, security assessments, and threat modelling activities. Work with security tooling and SIEM platforms to improve visibility, detection, and response capabilities. Support incident, problem, and change management processes while maintaining operational excellence. Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to standardise and automate cloud deployments. Partner with development teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes. Monitor cloud environments and provide recommendations for optimisation, security posture improvement, and operational efficiency. Technical Skills & Experience Essential Requirements Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer, Cloud Security Engineer, DevSecOps Engineer, or similar role. Professional cloud certifications in AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Experience translating High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) into secure technical solutions. Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, Python, and/or Java. Experience working within Agile and Scrum delivery environments. Expert knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices. Strong understanding of cloud security controls, security frameworks, and compliance requirements. Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and cloud security tooling. Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes. Working knowledge of Wiz Cloud and Wiz Defend security platforms. Strong containerisation experience, including Docker and Kubernetes. Experience administering and securing both Windows and Red Hat Linux environments. Experience implementing operational automation using Chef or similar configuration management tools. AWS Security Expertise Experience creating and managing CloudFormation templates for infrastructure deployment. Strong understanding of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), security policies, security groups, and Key Management Service (KMS). Hands-on experience with AWS networking technologies including VPCs, subnets, routing, and load balancing. Experience securing and supporting ECS, EKS, and AWS Lambda workloads. Knowledge of CloudWatch and CloudTrail for monitoring, logging, and auditing activities. Azure Security Expertise Experience developing ARM templates and Bicep scripts for infrastructure automation. Strong understanding of Azure Resource Manager, Azure Policy, and Azure Blueprints governance frameworks. Experience implementing and managing Azure Active Directory, Managed Identities, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps pipelines and release management. Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and compliance monitoring tools. Understanding of Azure networking services, including Virtual Networks (VNETs), Network Security Groups (NSGs), Application Gateway, and Azure Firewall. GCP Security Expertise Experience creating infrastructure automation through Deployment Manager and/or Terraform. Knowledge of GCP IAM, Service Accounts, and Organisation Policies. Experience with Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Cloud Deploy services. Understanding of GCP networking, including VPCs, firewall rules, and cloud load balancing. Experience with Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and Security Command Center. Familiarity with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and cloud-native container orchestration. What Success Looks Like The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive and security-first approach to cloud engineering, enabling the organisation to maintain a robust, scalable, and compliant cloud ecosystem. You will be instrumental in improving cloud security posture, driving automation, reducing operational risk, and supporting the delivery of innovative cloud solutions that align with business objectives. Desirable Qualifications & Experience Previous experience working within a financial services or other highly regulated environment. Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related discipline. CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification. Additional cloud security certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Technical Delivery Manager Location: Centre Radbroke, Knutsford WA16 9EU Hybrid - 60% office and 40% remote Duration: 25/12/2026 Rae: 400 - 487 CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS The client is seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to support the strategic design, implementation, and continuous evolution of critical technology and cybersecurity programmes within the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) function. This role is responsible for driving the successful delivery of complex technology initiatives, enabling engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise governance, regulatory requirements, and security standards. The Technical Delivery Manager will act as the key interface between business stakeholders, engineering teams, product owners, architects, and senior leadership to ensure efficient planning, prioritisation, and execution of strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be a strong delivery leader with extensive experience managing cross-functional agile teams, driving process improvements, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across global technology organizations. Technical Delivery and Engineering Partnership Collaborate closely with engineering teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering through deployment and operational support. Develop a strong understanding of technical architecture, system design, platform dependencies, and enterprise technology solutions. Ensure alignment with the clients application development standards, security controls, and technology governance requirements. Support implementation of scalable architecture patterns and modern engineering practices. Work with global engineering teams to establish consistent delivery processes, standards, and solutions across regions. Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, automation, and delivery outcomes. Maintain accurate project artefacts, delivery documentation, and reporting dashboards. Ensure defects, remediation activities, and operational fixes are documented and published within central knowledge repositories. Support DevOps and continuous delivery practices where applicable. Encourage innovation and drive adoption of new delivery practices, tools, and methodologies across the organisation. Required Skills and Experience Minimum 8+ years of experience in Product Management, Project Management, Programme Management, or Technical Delivery Management. Strong experience delivering complex technology programmes using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. Deep understanding of Agile SDLC concepts including: Product Backlogs Features and User Stories Acceptance Criteria Definition of Ready (DoR) Definition of Done (DoD) Sprint Planning and Retrospectives Proven experience managing cross-functional agile teams operating within distributed and global delivery models. Strong understanding of the end-to-end software development lifecycle. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand technical designs and architecture concepts. Hands-on experience with Agile and collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence, and other Atlassian products. Demonstrated ability to proactively identify, manage, and remove delivery impediments. Strong facilitation skills with experience leading virtual workshops and large-scale stakeholder sessions. Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities. Experience training, mentoring, and coaching teams on agile delivery best practices. Preferred Qualifications and Experience Previous experience within the Financial Services industry. Strong understanding of enterprise governance and programme controls within regulated environments. Experience working within cybersecurity, risk, or CISO organizations. Knowledge of scaling frameworks such as SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and LeSS (Large-Scale Scrum). Experience supporting DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software engineering practices. Proven success driving organizational change and innovation adoption at scale. Experience collaborating with outsourced vendors and external development partners. Understanding of scalable architecture patterns, client-server applications, distributed systems, and backend service design. Demonstrated experience mentoring engineering teams and process improvement functions. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Technical Delivery Manager Rate: 450 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Radbroke Centre, Knutsford, WA16 9EU Working Arrangement: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote) Contract Length: Until 25/12/2026 Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be eligible for BPSS clearance Your new company You'll be joining a large, highly regulated organisation delivering strategic technology and cybersecurity initiatives within a complex enterprise environment. This role sits within a critical technology function responsible for driving secure, scalable, and high-quality technology solutions. Your new role We are looking for an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of complex technology and cybersecurity programmes across multiple workstreams and engineering teams.You will act as the key interface between business stakeholders, product owners, architects, engineering teams, and senior leadership, ensuring successful planning, prioritisation, governance, and execution of strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic technology and cybersecurity programmes Translate business objectives and requirements into actionable delivery plans Manage demand intake, prioritisation, delivery planning, and execution Deliver projects using Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies Manage delivery risks, dependencies, issues, and blockers Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and release planning Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering teams Monitor team performance, throughput, quality, predictability, and velocity Establish governance frameworks to support programme oversight and decision-making Lead governance forums, stakeholder meetings, steering committees, and executive reporting Collaborate closely with engineering teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Ensure alignment with technology governance, security controls, and development standards Support modern engineering practices including DevOps and continuous delivery Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting dashboards, and knowledge repositories What you'll need to succeed Essential skills and experience Minimum 8 years' experience in Technical Delivery Management, Programme Management, Project Management, or Product Management Proven experience delivering large-scale technology programmes Strong Agile delivery experience, including Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies Deep understanding of Agile SDLC concepts including: Product Backlogs Features and User Stories Acceptance Criteria Definition of Ready (DoR) Definition of Done (DoD) Sprint Planning and Retrospectives Experience leading cross-functional teams within global delivery environments Strong understanding of the end-to-end Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and Atlassian tools Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Experience identifying and removing delivery impediments Experience mentoring and coaching teams on Agile delivery best practice Desirable skills and experience Financial Services experience Experience working within Cybersecurity, Risk, or CISO functions Knowledge of SAFe or Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) Experience supporting DevOps and CI/CD practices Experience driving organisational change and innovation initiatives Experience partnering with third-party vendors and external delivery teams Understanding of scalable architecture patterns, distributed systems, and backend service design What you'll get in return 450 per day Long-term contract until December 2026 Hybrid working arrangement (60% office / 40% remote) Opportunity to work on strategic technology and cybersecurity programmes within a complex enterprise environment How to apply If you're interested in this opportunity, apply with your latest CV, availability and preferred location. If this role isn't quite right for you, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about similar opportunities. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

We are working with a client who is a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation, committed to delivering positive change through technology and human collaboration. They are looking for a Splunk SIEM Engineer with active SC Clearance in place to design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. You will need to demonstrate your Multi-Platform SIEM Expertise: you need proven experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, and SIEM architecture including data models, correlation rules, and administrative functions. Security Operations: Strong analytical skills in threat detection, incident response, and security event analysis with experience in large enterprise environments (10,000+ endpoints). Data Pipeline Management: Hands-on experience with log ingestion, data routing, and transformation using tools like Cribl, plus understanding of data normalisation and parsing in Splunk Enterprise. SOAR & Automation: Experience with Security Orchestration platforms, playbook development, and automated response workflows for incident management. Network Security Fundamentals: Working knowledge of network architectures, firewalls, proxies, and common attack vectors with troubleshooting expertise. Communication & Documentation: Excellent technical writing and communication skills to create runbooks, procedures, and translate complex security concepts for diverse audiences. In order to apply, you must have active SC Level Clearance in place. You must be able to evidence skills in Splunk Enterprise Admin and development. You will be proficient in Splunk Enterprise Security (SIEM) - administering, managing, and maintaining SIEM. Experienced in developing use cases/correlation searches. You will be proficient in data models. Have hands-on knowledge and understanding of Splunk Cloud. Hands-on experience of Microsoft Sentinel. Hands-on CI/CD tools like Gitlab, Jenkins etc. Proficiency in Cribl Stream is expected. Awareness/experience of the following is an advantage - Cloud Security & Modern Infrastructure: Proficiency with AWS/Azure cloud security, containerised environments, and SaaS-based security solutions. Programming & Scripting: Advanced skills in Python, PowerShell, KQL, SPL, and SQL for automation, custom integrations, and advanced analytics development. Security Certifications: Professional certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, Splunk Certified Architect, or Microsoft Sentinel Ninja. Extended Security Stack: Experience with EDR, UBA, CASB, CSPM, vulnerability assessment tools, and threat intelligence platforms. Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Chef, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD for automated security tool deployment and configuration management. Compliance & Governance: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR) and hands-on incident response/forensics experience. Please be clear that only candidates that meet the above criteria with the right to work and that are resident in the UK with active SC Level Clearance will be considered. No sponsorship is available. This role will involve hybrid working here in the UK at a site based in Cheshire - expected on site 3 days per week and 2 from home. More flexibility may be offered once in situ in the contract. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)