Zero Trust Security Lead in London

Sanderson are working with a consulting client who are looking to grow their Zero Trust capability. The client is seeking a Lead to come in and implement and optimise Zero Trust security architectures across the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Architecture & Design
  • Leading the strategic design and implementation of Zero Trust architectures for complex enterprise environments, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client requirements.
  • Leveraging relationships with key partners and vendors to drive effective Zero Trust solutions that meet complex enterprise requirements and align with business objectives.
  • Developing enterprise-wide security blueprints and reference architectures and presenting these to clients and stakeholders to support business development and sales initiatives.
  • Designing scalable, identity-centric security controls and advising clients on SSO, MFA, device posture, and least-privilege access models to enable secure business operations.
  • Collaborating with account and sales teams to assist clients in modernising and streamlining their security and network infrastructure, enabling them to reach their business objectives.
• Implementation & Hands-On Engineering
  • Overseeing deployment, configuration, and optimisation of Zero Trust technologies, while managing project teams and vendor relationships to ensure successful delivery.
  • Leading integration of Zero Trust solutions with identity providers, SIEM/SOAR systems, and endpoint platforms, presenting technical solutions to clients and supporting pre-sales activities.
  • Conducting proof-of-concept evaluations, vendor bake-offs and technical validation sessions, supporting sales cycles through solution demonstrations and technical presentations.
  • Engaging directly with clients throughout the implementation lifecycle, ensuring satisfaction, value realisation, and repeat business.
• Security Leadership, Strategy & Sales Enablement
  • Driving the company's Zero Trust strategy, security roadmap, and business development initiatives to expand market presence and revenue.
  • Providing architectural governance, mentoring junior architects, and ensuring security best practices across all client projects and sales pursuits.
  • Advocating for modern security frameworks, secure-by-design principles, and actively participating in client pitches and sales proposals.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 10+ years' experience in cybersecurity architecture or engineering role.
• Expertise in Zero Trust platforms, cloud security, app connectors, and integration technologies.
• Deep knowledge of Zero Trust frameworks, IAM, SD-WAN, endpoint security.
• Strong communication and business development skills; proven track record managing large teams and driving revenue.
• Ability to translate advanced security concepts into business value, supporting sales teams and client pitches.
• Significant experience working within large, matrixed enterprises, leading cross-functional initiatives and revenue-generating projects.

This role will require you to be willing and eligible to undergo UK security clearance.

If you're interested in the above, apply or reach out to us.

Reasonable Adjustments

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