Security Lead - SC Cleared

SC Cleared Security Lead - Central Government Programme
Location: London/Hybrid
Contract: Initial 6 months (Inside IR35)
Day Rate: £550-650p/d

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced SC Cleared Security Lead to join a major programme within a central government department. This role offers the opportunity to work on a high-profile security transformation initiative focused on enhancing security, compliance, and risk management processes across a large-scale environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead teams in the design, development, and implementation of innovative security solutions.

• Conduct security capability assessments, providing actionable insights and recommendations.

• Drive the development of security strategies and risk management frameworks.

• Lead security compliance assessments, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across business and technical teams to deliver security solutions that meet complex client needs.

• Provide expert guidance and leadership across teams, contributing to key project decisions and the overall security roadmap.

• Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and trends to continuously improve security measures.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a senior security leadership or consulting role.

• Advanced proficiency in Security Capability Current State Assessment.

• Strong knowledge of Security Metrics Development, Security Strategy & Planning, and Security Compliance Assessment.

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams within large-scale, complex environments.

• Background in delivering security projects within government or highly regulated sectors is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy on a critical government programme, driving innovation and security best practice across a national platform.