Security Consultant (Network & Change Assurance) - Contract
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
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Not disclosed
Salary
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£48,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2135 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,500, and RiverSafe is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2135 Cyber security professionals Most likely code | £34,000 | £38,800 | £43,700 | £48,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
This is role is focused on reviewing technology and network related changes from a security perspective. You'll work closely with engineering teams, project stakeholders and business leaders to assess security risks, ensure governance processes are followed, and provide pragmatic guidance to support secure delivery.
- Review proposed network and infrastructure changes from a security perspective
- Assess and articulate security risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Support governance, risk and assurance processes
- Facilitate security reviews and provide trusted security advice
- Work closely with engineering teams to identify and mitigate security concerns
- Champion secure-by-design principles across technology change initiatives
Skills
- Security Consulting / Security Advisory
- Network Security
- Security Risk Assessment
- Change Assurance & Governance
- Stakeholder Management
- Translating technical risks into business language
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Where this offer sits in the market
Cyber security professionals (SOC 2135) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~30k in sample- Middle half £43,680–69,316
- Median £51,376
- Going rate £48,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,000–43,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. RiverSafe holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2135 going rate of £48,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.