Ex-Police Cyber Security & Digital Forensics Jobs in the United Kingdom
Cyber security, digital forensics and incident-response roles. DMIs, cybercrime investigators and digital forensics officers bring evidential discipline and investigative judgement that DFIR and security teams struggle to hire.
- live matched jobs
- 24
- advertised pay
- £28,000 – £52,928
- employers hiring
- 23
- newest role
- 3 days ago
- Full-time
SOC Analysts (DV Security Clearance)
Free-Work UK · London
Your experience with digital evidence, alert triage, and structured reporting from policing directly supports SOC investigation workflows.
Posted 3 days ago
- Full-time
Cyber Security Analyst - Entra/Defender/Sentinel - Immediate Start
RedRock Resourcing · Bristol
Your incident command and calm analytical approach under pressure directly translate to leading cyber incident response.
Posted 3 days ago
- Full-time
Digital Forensics Analyst
Computer Forensics Lab · London
Your digital forensics and evidence-handling discipline from policing maps directly onto this lab's investigative workflow.
Posted 3 days ago
- Full-time
IT Security Analyst. Commodities Trading. £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus and Discretionary Bonus. 5 Days a week in London Victoria.
CommuniTech Recruitment Group · London
Your incident response, threat intelligence and vulnerability management experience from policing maps directly to this role.
Posted 4 days ago
- Full-time
Cyber Incident Lead
British Airways · London
Your incident command discipline and investigative judgement under pressure map directly to leading cyber incident response.
Posted 4 days ago
- Full-time
Cyber Security Engineer
M+C Saatchi UK · London
Your incident response, evidence handling, and investigative discipline from policing transfer directly to cyber security operations.
Posted 5 days ago
- Full-time
Information Security and Data Protection Analyst
Interact Software · Manchester
Your investigative mindset and incident-handling discipline from policing transfer straight into security incident response and audit work.
Posted 6 days ago
- Full-time
Senior Security Analyst (L3 SOC Analyst)
Inchcape plc · London
Your digital forensics and cybercrime investigation experience maps directly to SOC incident response and threat hunting.
Posted 6 days ago
- Full-time
Incident and Preparedness Specialist
BT Group · Bristol
Your incident command and multi-agency coordination experience directly applies to managing cyber incident response and preparedness.
Posted 6 days ago
- Full-time
Cyber Security Engineer
Footasylum · Manchester
Description Footasylum is a leading UK-based retailer specialising in streetwear and sportswear, committed to delivering innovative and trend-setting products to our customers, with a strong focus on digital transformation and data-driven decision-making.
Posted 6 days ago
- Full-time
SOC Analyst
Waterstons · Newcastle upon Tyne
£28,000 – £35,000Estimated
Your incident response and threat assessment skills from policing transfer directly to detecting and analysing cyber threats.
Posted 7 days ago
- Full-time
SOC Analyst
Waterstons Ltd · London
£28,000 – £35,000Estimated
Your incident-response discipline and evidence handling from digital forensics investigations transfer directly to SOC alert triage.
Posted 7 days ago
- Full-time
Cyber Incident Response Lead
Sizewell C · London
Your incident command, crisis management, and high-pressure decision-making skills transfer directly to leading cyber incident response.
Posted 8 days ago
- Full-time
Information Security Specialist
Clyde & Co · Glasgow
Department: Information Security Role: Information Security Specialist Key Responsibilities Training, Awareness & Human Risk The chosen candidate will be accountable for the successful delivery and continuous improvement of Clyde & Co's security awareness programme, owning the relationship with…
Posted 8 days ago
- Full-time
Information Security Analyst
REX Cyber Security · Bristol
Information Security Analyst 📍 Bristol | Hybrid Working | £45,000 - £55,000 We’re working with a leading professional services company in Bristol that is looking to appoint an Information Security Analyst to join its established security function.
Posted 8 days ago
- Full-time
Vice President, Identity and Access Management
MUFG · London
Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups.
Posted 8 days ago
- Full-time
Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist
Janus Henderson Investors · London
Your experience managing risk, enforcing policy, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a high-stakes environment translates directly.
Posted 8 days ago
- Full-time
Security & Systems Account Manager
Mitie · London
Your incident command and contract management experience directly prepares you for strategic security leadership.
Posted 8 days ago
- Full-time
£43,954 – £52,928Estimated
Your investigative judgement and structured decision-making from handling incidents are directly applicable to alert triage and threat analysis.
Posted 8 days ago
- Full-time
Information Security Manager
EXA Infrastructure · London
Your experience managing incident response and risk assessment under pressure translates directly into leading an information security team.
Posted 9 days ago
- Full-time
Your evidence handling, chain of custody, and investigative discipline from policing are directly applicable to digital forensic investigations.
Posted 12 days ago
- Full-time
Information Security Analyst
Howard Kennedy LLP · London
Your incident response and investigative discipline from policing directly apply to triaging and managing security alerts.
Posted 12 days ago
- Full-time
Network Security Professional
BT Group · Sheffield
Job Title: Network Security Professional Req ID: 62427 Job Function: Cyber Security Posting Start Date: 04/09/2026 Posting End Date: 15/09/2026 Division: UK Business Job Location: GBR Sheffield Endeavour Advertised Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Req ID: Posting Date: Function: This role exists…
Posted 12 days ago
- Full-time
Junior Cyber Security Analyst
Executive Jet Support Ltd · Bristol
Your incident response and investigative discipline transfer directly to triaging and escalating security threats.
Posted 12 days ago
The cyber security & digital forensics market across the United Kingdom right now
There are 24 live cyber security & digital forensics roles in the United Kingdom matched for police leavers right now, from 23 employers, including BT Group, British Airways and Clyde & Co.
Advertised pay runs from £28,000 to £52,928 a year, and the typical advertised role sits around £31,500 — based on the 3 of 24 adverts that publish a salary.
Full-time 24 · newest role posted 3 days ago. This page updates as our job feeds refresh.
What cyber security & digital forensics employers are asking for
We score every advert against the competencies police leavers build in service. Across the 24 live cyber security & digital forensics roles on this page, employers are signalling for:
- Incident command & response · 19 adverts
- Investigative casework · 13 adverts
- Working to legislation & regulation · 11 adverts
- Security operations · 10 adverts
- Risk & threat assessment · 9 adverts
- Intelligence & OSINT · 7 adverts
In 3 of the 24 adverts, the employer explicitly asks for this background by name — apply through us and a consultant puts your service record in front of them directly.