- ISO 9001 Certified
- Cyber Essentials Certified
- REC Corporate Member
- Public Sector Framework Supplier
- UK Wide
- Quality Assured
- Cyber Security Specialist Practice
Securing the
Cloud-First
Enterprise
InvitISE places the UK’s most sought-after Cyber Security specialists – on contract, permanent, and managed SOW engagements – across the UK.
11,000+
UK Cyber Security roles tracked in 2025, rated HIGH demand (Adzuna, Jan 2026)
+50%
Growth in Cyber Security roles year-on-year
£550–950
Day rate range for Cyber Security specialists
2 Weeks
Typical time from brief to specialist on-site
- Accredited & Trusted
- Public Sector Supplier
- Cyber Essentials Certified
- ISO 9001 Certified
- REC Corporate Member
- UK Wide
Managed Security Teams & Contract Specialists
Three Ways We
Secure Your Business
Whether you need a single specialist contractor or a complete managed security team delivered as a Statement of Work, we have the bench and the expertise to get you operational fast.
SOW Package A
Cyber Security Assessment & Remediation
A complete external assessment of your cyber security posture, followed by hands-on remediation. Delivered against ISO 27001, DORA, Cyber Essentials+, or your chosen framework. Ideal for scale-ups pre-Series C, fintech firms approaching FCA scrutiny, or any organisation post-breach.
Team Composition
Security Architect (Lead)£700–900/day
Cloud Security Engineers ×2£550–700/day
GRC / Compliance Consultant£450–650/day
Penetration Tester£500–650/day
Delivery Manager£500–700/day
SOW Package B
Managed SOC & Detection Response
A fully staffed security operations function, embedded as an extension of your team. We manage detection, triage, threat hunting, and incident response — so you get enterprise-grade protection without the in-house overhead. Ideal for mid-market financial services, legal, and professional services firms.
Team Composition
Security Operations Lead£600–750/day
SOC Analyst L3£450–550/day
SOC Analysts L2 ×2£350–450/day
Incident Response Specialist£500–650/day
Threat Intelligence Analyst£450–600/day
SOW Package C
Cloud Migration Security (Embedded)
Security embedded directly into your cloud migration programme. Our team works alongside your engineers and cloud architects to ensure security is designed in from day one — not bolted on at the end. Covers IAM, network security, CSPM, DevSecOps, and compliance validation throughout.
Team Composition
Cloud Security Architect£750–900/day
DevSecOps Engineers ×2£550–750/day
IAM Engineer£550–700/day
Cloud Security Engineer£500–650/day
GRC Consultant£450–600/day
Why InvitISE
Deep Expertise. Boutique Speed.
SME Speed.
The Big 4 take 6 weeks to scope and charge £1,200/day for a junior. We put a Security Architect leading your engagement in 2 weeks, at competitive rates, with no offshore delivery padding.
01
Specialist, Not Generalist
We operate exclusively in Cyber Security. That means deeper candidate relationships, faster matching, and genuine technical credibility when discussing your requirements — not a keyword search.
02
No Procurement Maze
Our clients are mid-market, regulated businesses who need expert help fast. We move at the speed of a decision, not a procurement process. From brief to specialist on-site: 2 weeks typical.
03
SOW or Single Hire
Whether you need one Cloud Security Engineer for a 6-month contract or a complete assessment team delivered on a fixed-price SOW, we structure around your outcome — not our margin.
04
Regulated Sector Fluent
Our specialists understand DORA, FCA resilience requirements, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials+, and PCI DSS. They arrive ready to work — not needing 3 weeks of onboarding to understand your compliance landscape.
05
IR35 Expert Guidance
All contract placements are managed with full IR35 compliance assessment. We handle the complexity so your legal and finance teams don't have to worry about off-payroll exposure.
06
UK Wide
Deep talent networks in both cities. We know where the best Cyber Security specialists are, what they're earning, and what it takes to move them onto your project or into your team.
Who We Work With
Regulated Sectors.
Mid-Market Sweet Spot.
We work with businesses that are large enough to have serious security obligations but agile enough to move quickly. Typically 100–2,000 employees, cloud-first — from fintech and legal to SaaS scale-ups, healthtech and beyond.
Fintech & Digital Banking
DORA-obligated, FCA-regulated, cloud-native. Growing too fast to build full in-house security teams. Our highest-volume client segment in London.
Insurance & InsurTech
FCA resilience rules, DORA scope for Lloyd's adjacent firms, and rapid cloud migration creating security gaps. Strong demand in London EC3 corridor.
Legal & Professional Services
SRA cyber guidance, client data obligations, and M&A activity. Mid-size law firms (50–500 lawyers) and accountancy practices are actively buying.
SaaS & Tech Scale-Ups
Series B–D companies under investor pressure to achieve SOC 2 or ISO 27001. No in-house security team yet — the highest-margin, fastest-moving segment.
Digital Health & HealthTech
NHS-adjacent without public sector procurement complexity. DSPT requirements, Cyber Essentials+, and patient data governance driving strong Manchester demand.
Managed Service Providers
White-label our security expertise into your client base. We operate as your security delivery partner — you own the client relationship, we deliver the outcome.
Contract & Permanent Roles — Cyber Security
Your Next
Cyber Security Role
We work exclusively with Cyber Security specialists across the UK. Day rates shown are indicative market ranges as of Q1 2026. Whether you're a contractor looking for your next engagement or a permanent candidate seeking a specialist team to work with, we have active mandates and a client base that values your expertise.
☁️ Cloud Security
Cloud Security Engineer£475–700/day
Cloud Security Architect£650–950/day
Cloud Security Consultant£500–750/day
Cyber Security Engineer£450–650/day
🔒 Identity & Access
IAM / Identity Engineer£450–700/day
DevSecOps Engineer£500–750/day
Application Security Engineer£500–750/day
Network Security Engineer£450–650/day
📊 Security Operations
SOC Analyst L2/L3£300–550/day
Security Operations Manager£550–800/day
Incident Response Specialist£450–700/day
Threat Intelligence Analyst£400–600/day
📋 Architecture & Risk
Security Architect£600–900/day
Penetration Tester£400–650/day
GRC / Compliance Consultant£400–600/day
Security Project Manager£475–700/day
CISO (Fractional / Interim)£850–1,500/day
Rates are indicative market ranges based on ITJobsWatch and Barclay Simpson data, Q1 2026. Actual rates depend on experience, specialism depth, sector and IR35 status. IR35 status confirmed on every contract role before interview.
- Why Businesses Are Acting Now
The Pressure Is Real. The Window Is Now.
Cyber security has moved from IT concern to board-level obligation. These are
the forces driving urgent security investment across every sector we work in
— and why the demand for specialist talent has never been higher.
- Regulatory
DORA Is Live
The EU Digital Operational Resilience Act came into force in January 2025. Financial firms in scope face mandatory ICT risk management, incident reporting, and third-party oversight — with fines up to 2% of global annual turnover for non-compliance.
Financial Services
Payments
Insurance
- Regulatory
FCA Resilience Rules Tightening
The FCA's operational resilience framework requires firms to map important business services, set impact tolerances, and prove they can remain within tolerance during disruption. Deadline has passed — firms are now in remediation.
FCA Regulated Firms
EMIs
Wealth
- Financial Risk
Breach Costs Are Rising
The average cost of a UK data breach is now £3.4 million — up 12% year on year. Cyber insurance premiums are rising in parallel, and insurers are now mandating specific security controls as a condition of coverage.
All Sectors
Insurance Impact
- Commercial
Enterprise Clients Demand It
ISO 27001, SOC 2, and Cyber Essentials+ are increasingly required by enterprise procurement teams before a contract is signed. For scale-ups targeting large clients, certification is now a commercial prerequisite — not a nice to have.
SaaS
Scale-ups
Tech Firms
- Talent Gap
Skills Shortage Is Structural
71% of organisations report a persistent cybersecurity skills shortage — up from 57% the previous year. Cyber Security specialists are the scarcest segment. Building an in-house team takes 6–12 months. Contract and SOW resource fills that gap immediately.
All Sectors
Contract Demand
- Threat Landscape
Cloud Misconfigurations Are the #1 Attack Vector
Over 80% of cloud breaches are caused by misconfiguration — not sophisticated hacking. IAM errors, exposed storage buckets, and over-privileged service accounts are the primary entry points. This is entirely preventable with the right specialist on your team.
AWS
Azure
GCP
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SOW security team, or your next Cyber Security position — we’ll come back to you within 4 hours.
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