Delivery Lead

We are seeking an experienced Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Delivery Lead to drive the development and execution of a large-scale Zero Trust transformation programme within a complex, global enterprise environment. This role will be responsible for defining the Zero Trust strategy, owning the target-state architecture, developing a scalable implementation blueprint, and leading delivery across multiple business units operating within a federated technology landscape. The successful candidate will combine strong cyber security expertise with enterprise architecture knowledge, programme leadership experience, and exceptional stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Zero Trust Strategy Roadmap
  • Define and lead the enterprise-wide Zero Trust strategy aligned to business and cyber security objectives.
  • Develop a multi-year roadmap covering identity, device, network, application, and data security domains.
  • Establish adoption priorities, milestones, dependencies, and success measures.
  • Present recommendations and secure executive-level approval and sponsorship.
• Architecture Blueprint Development
  • Own and maintain the target-state Zero Trust architecture.
  • Develop scalable reference architectures, implementation standards, governance models, and security controls.
  • Ensure alignment between Zero Trust principles and wider cyber security and technology strategies.
  • Continuously enhance architectural standards based on emerging requirements, lessons learned, and technology developments.
• Programme Delivery
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of the Zero Trust workstream from strategy through implementation and operational handover.
  • Define programme scope, outcomes, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
  • Establish governance structures and deliver regular executive reporting.
  • Manage third-party vendors and delivery partners, ensuring performance against agreed outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement Adoption
  • Work closely with security, architecture, infrastructure, and technology teams to drive successful implementation.
  • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple business units.
  • Influence decision-making at executive level and drive alignment across competing priorities.
  • Support change management, communications, and business adoption activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Identity, Security Engineering, Architecture, and Technology teams to ensure successful delivery.
  • Manage dependencies across identity transformation, endpoint security, cloud security, network modernisation, and workplace transformation initiatives.
  • Ensure a coordinated approach across all related programmes and workstreams.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale Zero Trust transformation programmes.
• Demonstrated success defining and delivering Zero Trust strategies, architectures, and implementation roadmaps.
• Experience leading complex cyber security or technology programmes across global organisations.
• Strong track record of managing budgets, vendors, governance frameworks, and delivery teams.
• Experience influencing executive stakeholders and steering committees.
• Previous experience operating within federated or decentralised organisational environments.

Essential Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of:
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Identity and Access Management
• Conditional Access
• Privileged Access Management
• Endpoint Security
• Device Compliance
• ZTNA and Secure Access technologies
• Cloud Security Architecture
• Enterprise Security Governance
• Strong knowledge of technologies such as:
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Conditional Access
• Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Microsoft Defender Suite
• Microsoft Intune
• Zscaler or equivalent ZTNA platforms

Qualifications

• Essential Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, SABSA, Microsoft SC-100.
• Desirable PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP (Managing Successful Programmes), SABSA Chartered Security Architect, Membership of ISACA, (ISC)², CIISec, or BCS.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong delivery focus.
• Excellent executive stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex security concepts into practical business outcomes.
• Strong programme governance and organisational skills.
• Comfortable operating in complex, global environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Ability to balance architectural integrity with pragmatic delivery requirements.

Must-Have Profile

• Led a Zero Trust programme from strategy through implementation.
• Strong Microsoft Security ecosystem experience (Entra ID, Conditional Access, Intune, Defender).
• Experience with Zscaler or equivalent ZTNA technologies.
• Enterprise architecture and roadmap ownership experience.
• Large-scale cyber transformation delivery background.
• Executive-level stakeholder engagement experience.
• Experience driving adoption across multiple business units or divisions.