Tech Assurance Delivery Lead – Cyber Transformation
Location: Reading (Hybrid 2 days/week)
Duration: Initial 6 Months
Contract Type: Day Rate Inside IR35
A major cyber transformation programme is underway, and we’re looking for a Tech Assurance Delivery Lead to drive delivery across a workstream focused on strengthening technical control assurance, improving security hygiene, and embedding sustainable second‑line assurance capabilities.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, federated environments and can lead the delivery of high‑impact cyber initiatives—from vulnerability and patch assurance to continuous control monitoring (CCM), metrics, and resilience uplift.
What You’ll Lead
* End‑to‑end delivery of Tech Assurance projects, including scope, planning, milestones, and benefits realisation
* Development of clear project materials for Steering Committees and senior stakeholders
* Reporting, RAID management, and communication across PMO and cyber leadership
* Delivery of uplift initiatives across patching, vulnerability tooling, recovery testing, and control assurance
* Build‑out of second‑line assurance capabilities, including CCM and firewall assurance
* Stakeholder engagement across technology, cyber, operations, and vendors
* Budget management, resource planning, and transition of services into BAU
What You’ll Bring (Essential)
* Experience delivering 2LoD assurance, control testing, vulnerability/patch assurance, metrics, or CCM
* Proven track record delivering technology and business change projects in complex, distributed environments
* Strong experience in cyber security delivery, with knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS, GDPR, SOC 2, IEC 62443
* Ability to work across matrixed teams and manage multiple priorities
* Strong communication skills, able to translate complex topics into clear, actionable messaging
* Familiarity with risk management and compliance requirements
* Leadership capability with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes
Desirable
* Experience in federated organisations or IT service/consultancy environments
* Professional certifications (PMP, MSP, CISSP, CISM, etc.)
* Ability to operate effectively in time‑sensitive, high‑stakes delivery environments