At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a major Security Operations workstream and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Company: Join a high-profile national technology transformation programme.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Ideal for those passionate about technology and security in government settings.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of delivering secure, cloud-first services in a complex environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement is essential.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
A major government transformation programme is seeking an experienced Security Operations Delivery Manager to lead one of the programme's largest and most business-critical workstreams. This is an opportunity to join a high-profile national technology transformation focused on delivering modern, secure, cloud-first services within a highly secure environment. The successful candidate will lead delivery across a complex Security Operations workstream, coordinating multiple stakeholders, suppliers, technical teams and governance functions to ensure successful programme outcomes. This role is ideally suited to an experienced Delivery Manager, Programme Manager or Project Manager with a background delivering complex technology, infrastructure or cybersecurity initiatives.
Please note: This is not a hands-on Security Operations or SOC role. The emphasis is on programme delivery, stakeholder management, governance and coordination rather than technical security operations.
Role Overview: As the Security Operations Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for driving delivery across a major Security Operations workstream covering areas such as:
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities
- Security tooling and platforms
- Security orchestration and automation
- Service integration activities
- Security operating model implementation
- Security service delivery and transition activities
- Cross-government stakeholder engagement and coordination
Working within a complex programme environment, you will manage risks, dependencies, schedules, governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement, ensuring delivery remains aligned to programme objectives and key milestones.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the successful delivery of a major Security Operations workstream
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across business, security and technology functions
- Manage project plans, milestones, dependencies, RAID logs and delivery reporting
- Facilitate governance forums, working groups and programme boards
- Drive effective stakeholder engagement across internal and external organisations
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and security specialists
- Ensure workstream activities remain aligned to wider programme objectives
- Support supplier mobilisation, procurement activities and contract delivery
- Work collaboratively with PMO, architecture, commercial and security teams
- Manage delivery risks, issues and blockers to maintain programme momentum
- Produce clear reporting and updates for programme leadership and governance forums
- Support transition, implementation and live-service readiness activities
Key Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience delivering large-scale technology, infrastructure or cybersecurity programmes
- Strong project or programme management background
- Experience working across Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid delivery methodologies
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to operate effectively within large, complex delivery environments
- Strong governance, planning and reporting experience
- Experience managing risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies
- Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating multiple workstreams
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
Desirable Experience:
- Security Operations or broader cybersecurity programme delivery experience
- Experience working alongside Security Operations, SOC or Cyber Security teams
- Knowledge of NCSC guidance, CAF, NIST or Secure-by-Design principles
- Experience delivering within Government, Defence, National Security or highly regulated environments
- Supplier management and commercial delivery experience
- Understanding of Service Management and ITSM environments
- PRINCE2, Agile, MSP or equivalent project delivery qualifications
- Active SC or DV Clearance
Clearance Requirements: Candidates should hold active SC Clearance at a minimum. Candidates must be willing to undergo DV Clearance if required. Experience working within secure or sensitive environments would be advantageous.
Security Operations Delivery Manager - SC/DV Cleared - London - 12 Months employer: Allen Lane Ltd.
Join a leading government transformation programme as a Security Operations Delivery Manager in London, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering modern, secure cloud-first services. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering opportunities to engage with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders while managing complex security operations. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to excellence, we provide a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the technology sector.
