Overview

This role is Inside IR35.

Clearance: DV

Contract Length: Long-term programme (estimated 3–5 years). Potential for temp-to-perm transition.

Location: London. Must be willing to work on-site (approximately 3 days/week), with flexibility for short-notice attendance.

Experience - Mandatory

• Experience of working on large scale Business Change and IT enabled Transformation Programmes.
• Experience of implementing or advising on security projects to drive down strategic security risks.
• Experience of working in a complex high-profile environment.
• Must be able to show ability to manage multiple stakeholders including large IT Service providers, Security and Data Protection Authorities, Commercial and Business teams.
• Excellent listening and oral skills with the ability to present information appropriately by audience.
• Experience of working within secure technology-based projects and programmes enabling business change.
• Ability to work under pressure and to turn-round communications to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience of working as a key member within a high-performance team.
• Experience of developing and working with audit processes and challenge functions.
• An understanding of the commercial, operational, technical and supply infrastructure in which successful programmes and projects are delivered.
• A record of successfully supporting secure national projects on time and on budget in a complex environment which uses both in-house and supplier-based delivery method.
• Experience and knowledge of the security accreditation processes at a national level at all Government security Classification (GSC) levels.
• Understanding of the Security Policy Framework (SPF), and knowledge of security policy at the higher security classifications.

Technical & Professional Experience

• Strong background as a Security Architect in ICT environments.
• Experience in software application development and secure by design principles.
• Familiarity with privacy by design, Data Protection Act, and ICO standards.
• Understanding of accessibility standards and the Equality Act.
• Experience conducting security reviews and ensuring compliance documentation is in order.

Collaboration & Communication

• Ability to engage with large delivery partner teams and multiple suppliers.
• Comfortable attending security and technical boards, stand-ups, and working in an agile environment.
• Capable of liaising with government agencies and equivalent roles in partner organisations.

Experience - Desirable

• Cyber / Information Security qualification, such as CISSP or CISM
• Experience with AI integration in system design (not essential but beneficial).
• Strong interpersonal skills including patience, perseverance, and adaptability.