Job Description
Cyber Security Delivery Manager | £80-90k | Portsmouth (Hybrid) | SC Clearance Eligibility essentialAre you a senior cyber security professional who can lead from the front - advising at board level one day and getting hands-on with a security architecture review the next?We're recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded cyber security consultancy based in Hampshire. They work with a range of clients on complex, meaningful security challenges - and they're looking for an experienced Cyber Manager to join the senior team.This isn't a purely strategic role. You'll lead engagements, grow client relationships, and help shape the direction of the business - but you'll also roll your sleeves up when the work demands it.Salary: £80,000-90,000Package: Gym, private medical insurance, company pension, work from home flexWorking Structure: Hybrid remote in Portsmouth (2 days onsite)Security Clearance: Active or Eligible for SC clearance.The Role:As Cyber Security Delivery Manager, you'll take ownership of client engagements from start to finish, covering risk assessments, security architecture reviews, policy development, incident response planning, and governance work.
You'll be the senior point of contact on engagements, ensuring quality and consistency across everything that goes out the door.What You'll Be Doing:Leading end-to-end cyber security engagements across advisory and hands-on deliveryManaging multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery quality and client satisfactionBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with clients, including at CISO and board levelLeading proposals and bids, contributing to go-to-market strategy and service developmentSupporting and developing junior and mid-level consultants through active mentoringPutting sensible operational processes in place and keeping day-to-day delivery on trackContributing to hiring decisions as the team growsWhat You'll Need:Significant experience delivering cyber security projects in a consultancy or professional services environmentStrong technical knowledge across core cyber domains - risk management, security architecture, governance, assurance, or incident responseCISSP, CISM, or equivalent professional certificationA proven track record of leading teams and managing senior client relationshipsThe ability to communicate complex security topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersEligibility to obtain or active SC (Security Clearance)Self-motivated, decisive, and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomyDesired but not essential:Experience across multiple disciplines such as GRC, penetration testing, SOC, cloud security, or OT securityFamiliarity with frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, CAF, or Cyber EssentialsExperience working with government, defence, or critical national infrastructure clientsAdditional certifications such as CREST, OSCP, or NCSC Certified ProfessionalIf this sounds like the right next step, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and able to obtain Security Clearance.Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.TPBN1_UKTJ