Cyber Security Lead

Cyber Security Lead / Security Architect

📍 Hybrid Working – split between remote and either Suffolk or London office

💰 Up to £575/day PAYE or £800/day Umbrella (DOE)

📄 Contract until end of year - with possibility of extension

We’re looking for an experienced Cyber Security Lead / Security Architect to take ownership of cyber assurance activities across a large and complex enterprise environment. The role will focus on assuring deployed cyber infrastructure, security controls, governance, and future cyber developments across both physical and virtual environments.

You’ll work across a broad cyber estate including end-user devices, cloud services, virtual infrastructure, access controls, SaaS platforms, and security tooling, ensuring compliance with recognised cyber security standards and frameworks while helping reduce operational risk across a critical programme environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cyber security assurance activities across deployed infrastructure and services
• Review and assure cyber security designs and technical solutions from suppliers and third parties
• Define and implement processes and procedures that support secure cyber operations
• Ensure cyber risks, vulnerabilities and mitigations are effectively managed and reported
• Support governance activities and provide cyber security reporting and dashboards
• Evaluate threat and vulnerability landscapes and recommend improvements to reduce residual risk
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and delivery teams to ensure compliance with security requirements and frameworks
• Support the development of assurance strategies, controls and operational standards

Essential Experience

• Strong background in Cyber Security, Security Assurance or Security Architecture
• Experience working with recognised frameworks and standards including ISO27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR and Cyber Essentials Plus
• Familiarity with vulnerability management, penetration testing and cyber risk assessment methodologies
• Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft security technologies including Defender, Defender for Cloud, Purview and Intune
• Experience with device management, patching, conditional access and endpoint security
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within complex, fast-paced project environments
• Eligible for or able to obtain SC Clearance

Desirable

• Experience within regulated industries such as nuclear, energy, utilities, infrastructure or defence
• Experience working within large-scale programmes or major project environments
• Knowledge of NCSC and NPSA guidance and frameworks
• Experience with governance, compliance and assurance reporting

This is an excellent opportunity for a cyber security professional looking to work on a nationally significant programme with long-term scope, high levels of responsibility and exposure to complex enterprise security challenges.

If interested please apply here and we'll be in touch very soon to discuss your application further.