Focus on Cyber
Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of cyber security demands keen insight and strategic adaptation.
With job demand surging and talent pools shrinking to gender disparities and salary spikes we follow the key trends shaping the market to empower your hiring strategies and ensure success in this competitive arena.
The demand for cyber security professionals is on the rise, as evidenced by a further 103 job openings added between October and December, supplementing the existing 949 roles.
With cyber security being one of the most competitive markets to attract talent there is only 74 applicants per role which is down approximately 31% since September. Naturally this continues to drive the increase in salaries as well as demand for interim resource.
new job openings
increase on 949 existing roles
applicants per role
down from September
Upon closer analysis, it becomes evident that 28% of current cyber security specialists, whether actively seeking or passively considering opportunities, are employed by two major UK companies.
This demonstrates the critical need for access to specific talent pools and highlights the essential nature of targeted talent attraction strategies in the security market, a service our experts specialise in providing access to.
In the past three months (October to December), Matchtech has consistently placed candidates with an average salary of £70,187. Our placements typically possess 6-10 years of experience, aligning with market research indicating this as the most desired level of expertise for open positions.
Average placement salary
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The cyber security sector struggles the most when it comes to gender parity with only 11% of job applicants being non-male.
Non gender bias talent attraction is essential and Government intervention programmes to increase more diverse talent in these areas is urgent.
We can also assist you with equitable talent acquisition strategies
The demand for cyber security professionals is on the rise, as evidenced by a further 103 job openings added between October and December, supplementing the existing 949 roles.
With cyber security being one of the most competitive markets to attract talent there is only 74 applicants per role which is down approximately 31% since September. Naturally this continues to drive the increase in salaries as well as demand for interim resource.
new job openings
increase on 949 existing roles
applicants per role
down from September