Job Description
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract Length: 6 Months
Day Rate: Competitive
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
We are seeking an experienced Technical Security Programme Manager to join a leading insurance client based in London on an initial 6-month contract. This role is ideal for a delivery-focused security professional with a strong background in driving complex cybersecurity programmes across enterprise environments.
You will play a key role in leading and coordinating strategic security initiatives, working across technical and business teams to strengthen the organisation’s cyber posture, enhance governance, and deliver critical security transformation programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver enterprise-wide security programmes within a regulated environment.
- Drive initiatives focused on Access Management, identity governance, and privileged access controls.
- Oversee and support implementation, optimisation, and governance of Microsoft Defender security capabilities.
- Manage programmes involving Zscaler technologies, including secure access and network transformation initiatives.
- Champion and embed Zero Trust security principles across technology and operational environments.
- Ensure alignment with ISO 27001 standards, supporting security governance, controls, and compliance activities.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders across security, infrastructure, architecture, risk, and business teams to ensure successful programme delivery.
- Track programme risks, dependencies, budgets, and milestones, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives.
Required Experience
- Proven experience as a Technical Security Programme Manager delivering large-scale cybersecurity programmes.
- Strong knowledge and hands-on exposure to:
- Access Management / Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Microsoft Defender
- Zscaler
- Zero Trust frameworks and architecture
- ISO 27001 standards and security controls
- Experience working within regulated environments, ideally financial services.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
- Desirable Experience
- Previous experience working within the insurance sector is highly preferred.
- Experience delivering security transformation programmes in complex enterprise environments.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001, or programme management qualifications would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a recognised insurance organisation and make an immediate impact on key security initiatives in a fast-paced environment.