Network & Cyber Security Consultant

Huntress - Bracknell
Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom
Today
£450 pd

Salary

£450 pd

Job Type
Contract
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Posted
20 May 2026 (Today)

We are currently partnering with an organisation seeking an experienced Network & Cyber Security Consultant to support critical Digital Edge and Cyber Security initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-scale infrastructure projects focused on securing and optimising digital banking platforms.

Job title: Network & Cyber Security Consultant

Location: Bristol or Halifax (please specify preferred client location when applying)

Hybrid Working: 2 days per week onsite at client location

Experience Required: 8+ Years

Rate: Up to £450 per day (Inside IR35)

The successful candidate will work across CDN, Edge Security and Web Application delivery, supporting modernisation initiatives and strengthening cyber resilience across customer-facing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Support and optimise Digital Edge and Cyber Security product offerings across enterprise banking infrastructure

Carry out WAF, Security and Bot Manager reviews to identify threats and vulnerabilities across edge and origin traffic

Implement alerting and monitoring solutions for system errors, security threats and performance issues

Generate, manage and upload certificates for SSL/TLS handshakes

Configure and implement Edge-based load balancing for web applications

Implement path-based routing for client traffic across infrastructure environments

Manage and optimise security configurations associated with hostnames and edge services

Work closely with application teams to maximise availability and reduce attack surface exposure

Configure caching, edge storage and custom error/sorry pages where required

Validate and implement HTTP methods in line with application and security requirements

Support production and pre-production incidents with timely technical troubleshooting

Assist teams on digital transformation and modernisation initiatives, including debugging across Akamai and downstream infrastructureRequired Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of networking and cyber security fundamentals

Experience with Content Delivery Networks (CDN) and Edge Computing technologies

Knowledge of SSL/TLS encryption and certificate management

Strong understanding of DNS resolution, IP networking and TCP handshakes

Experience with HTTP/S methods, headers and status codes

Good knowledge of the OSI Model and communications frameworks

Understanding of cyber attack vectors including DDoS, SQL Injection, CSS/CMD Injection, LFI, botnets and web protocol attacks

Experience with load balancing, proxies and reverse proxies

Knowledge of BGP, ACLs and Zero Trust Architecture

Exposure to SIEM data, threat intelligence and traffic reporting

Experience supporting cloud infrastructure environments

Ability to troubleshoot complex networking and security issues across edge and origin infrastructureThis role would suit a technically strong consultant with a blend of networking, cyber security and edge infrastructure expertise, looking to contribute to large-scale secure digital transformation projects within a highly regulated environment.

To apply, please submit your CV along with your preferred client location and current availability.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK

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