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Security / Network Specialist

Outside IR35 ◆ Early Access Cyber Security
£700 per day
Posted today · Closes in 7 days · 8 Sep 2026
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Comparable market17 live roles New this week13 comparable roles Typical disclosed rate£575/day Outside IR3524% of comparable roles Remote / hybrid94% of comparable roles Networking10 live roles
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Pay rate£700 per day
IR35 statusOutside IR35
Contract duration12 months
Start dateNot disclosed
Working arrangementHybrid · 3 days per week
LocationReading
Security clearanceSC — Active clearance required
IT specialismCyber Security

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Comparable live roles1713 added in the last 7 days
Typical disclosed rate£575/day13 comparable roles disclose a usable rate
Outside IR3524%4 of 17 comparable live roles
Remote / hybrid94%16 comparable roles offer remote or hybrid working
Above comparable live median+£125/day vs the comparable live median

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