At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver large-scale cyber security projects while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking enterprise focused on enhancing cyber resilience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and industry leaders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the world of cyber security and drive meaningful change.
- Qualifications: Experience in cyber security programmes and strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Technical Security Delivery Lead required for the delivery of a large-scale cyber security transformation programme.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in driving security initiatives across a complex enterprise environment, working with technical teams, senior stakeholders and third‑party partners to deliver meaningful improvements in cyber resilience.
This role combines programme leadership with hands‑on technical project delivery, making it ideal for someone who enjoys operating at both strategic and operational levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Programme Leadership & Governance
- Lead the delivery of a comprehensive cyber security programme and roadmap aligned to business priorities and risk reduction objectives.
- Maintain oversight of programme delivery, tracking milestones, dependencies, risks, resources and overall progress.
- Drive collaboration across cyber security, IT, engineering and business teams to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
- Establish and maintain effective programme governance, including integrated plans, RAID logs, roadmaps and decision registers.
- Produce clear, executive‑level reporting on programme status, risks, dependencies and key decisions for governance forums.
- Technical Project Delivery
• Deliver end-to-end cyber security projects covering areas such as
- Cloud Security
- Endpoint Security
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Vulnerability Management
- Data Protection
- Network Security
- Enterprise Security Platforms
- Translate security strategies into practical delivery plans and technical workstreams.
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources and risks, ensuring successful delivery against agreed objectives.
- Provide technical guidance where required, helping teams overcome implementation challenges and deliver scalable, sustainable solutions.
- Coordinate cross‑functional delivery across infrastructure, engineering, architecture, operations and external partners.
- Ensure delivered solutions align with security policies, standards and architectural best practice.
- Supplier & Vendor Management
- Manage third‑party suppliers and delivery partners to ensure successful delivery against agreed scope, timelines and quality standards.
- Support supplier onboarding, Statements of Work (So Ws), milestones and acceptance criteria.
- Monitor supplier performance and proactively manage delivery risks and dependencies.
- Support budget management and provide visibility of supplier‑led investment and delivery.
About You
You’ll have a strong track record of delivering complex cyber security programmes within large enterprise environments and be comfortable engaging with both technical teams and senior stakeholders.
- You’ll bring
- Proven experience delivering enterprise cyber security programmes and technical projects.
- Strong knowledge across cloud security, endpoint security, IAM, vulnerability management, data protection and network security.
- Experience translating strategic cyber security objectives into practical delivery plans.
- Excellent programme and project management skills, including management of risks, budgets, dependencies and resources.
- A proactive, delivery‑focused mindset with the ability to remove blockers and drive programmes through to successful completion.
- Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Experience managing third‑party vendors and technology delivery partners.
- A collaborative, pragmatic approach with strong commercial awareness.
Desirable Certifications
- PRINCE2
- PMP
- Agile certifications
- CISSP
- CISM
- Microsoft Azure Security
- Knowledge of recognised security frameworks including NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF), ISO 27001 and CIS Controls.
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Cyber Security Delivery Lead in London employer: Barclay Simpson
Barclay Simpson is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where compliance professionals can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company provides ample opportunities for career advancement while promoting a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork. The hybrid working model allows for a balanced work-life integration, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the financial sector.
