Zero Trust Security Lead

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 modernizing 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