Cyber Security Project Manager

Cyber Security Project Manager

Posted 2 days ago by Barclay Simpson Recruitment

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£500 Per day
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Hybrid - WFH/Central London 1 day a week, UK
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Agile Methodology AWS Identity And Access Management (IAM) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Cloud Computing Cloud Technology Cyber Security Data Protection Strategy Embedding Management Milestones (Project Management) Network Security Project Documentation Project Management Stakeholder Management Vulnerability Vulnerability Management

Summary: Cyber Security Project Manager needed for an education sector client to lead and coordinate key initiatives within the Group Cyber Security Programme. The role involves managing projects across multiple regions, focusing on areas such as endpoint protection, vulnerability management, IAM, network security, data protection, and cloud security. The position requires collaboration with various teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Strong project management and technical skills in cyber security are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and deliver cyber security projects, ensuring milestones, risks, budgets, and dependencies are tracked.
  • Translate group cyber requirements into actionable work packages for regional teams.
  • Coordinate with IT, operational teams, and third-party vendors to ensure high-quality delivery.
  • Monitor and report project progress, manage risks, and provide delivery assurance.
  • Chair governance forums, escalate critical issues, and ensure visibility of project outcomes.
  • Support testing, handover, and embedding of security controls in operations.
  • Maintain project documentation, RAID logs, and support audits and compliance activities.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience managing complex cyber security projects in multi-region/federated organisations.
  • Strong technical knowledge: endpoint protection, vulnerability management, IAM, network and cloud security.
  • Experience coordinating stakeholders, vendors, and regional IT teams.
  • Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile delivery methodologies.
  • Security/cloud certifications (CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, AWS/Azure Security) desirable.
  • Knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
  • Education sector experience is a plus.

Salary: £500 per day

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Cyber Security Project Manager required for education sector client. You will lead and coordinate delivery of key initiatives across our Group Cyber Security Programme. This is a multi-region role, managing projects in areas such as endpoint protection, vulnerability management, IAM, network security, data protection, and cloud security.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and deliver cyber security projects, ensuring milestones, risks, budgets, and dependencies are tracked.

  • Translate group cyber requirements into actionable work packages for regional teams.

  • Coordinate with IT, operational teams, and third-party vendors to ensure high-quality delivery.

  • Monitor and report project progress, manage risks, and provide delivery assurance.

  • Chair governance forums, escalate critical issues, and ensure visibility of project outcomes.

  • Support testing, handover, and embedding of security controls in operations.

  • Maintain project documentation, RAID logs, and support audits and compliance activities.

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience managing complex cyber security projects in multi-region/federated organisations.

  • Strong technical knowledge: endpoint protection, vulnerability management, IAM, network and cloud security.

  • Experience coordinating stakeholders, vendors, and regional IT teams.

  • Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.

  • Familiarity with PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile delivery methodologies.

  • Security/cloud certifications (CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, AWS/Azure Security) desirable.

  • Knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.

  • Education sector experience is a plus.

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