Delivery Lead

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Delivery Lead to drive the development and execution of a large-scale Zero Trust transformation programme within a complex, global enterprise environment.

This role will be responsible for defining the Zero Trust strategy, owning the target-state architecture, developing a scalable implementation blueprint, and leading delivery across multiple business units operating within a federated technology landscape.

The successful candidate will combine strong cyber security expertise with enterprise architecture knowledge, programme leadership experience, and exceptional stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities Zero Trust Strategy & Roadmap

• Define and lead the enterprise-wide Zero Trust strategy aligned to business and cyber security objectives.
• Develop a multi-year roadmap covering identity, device, network, application, and data security domains.
• Establish adoption priorities, milestones, dependencies, and success measures.
• Present recommendations and secure executive-level approval and sponsorship.

Architecture & Blueprint Development

• Own and maintain the target-state Zero Trust architecture.
• Develop scalable reference architectures, implementation standards, governance models, and security controls.
• Ensure alignment between Zero Trust principles and wider cyber security and technology strategies.
• Continuously enhance architectural standards based on emerging requirements, lessons learned, and technology developments.

Programme Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the Zero Trust workstream from strategy through implementation and operational handover.
• Define programme scope, outcomes, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Establish governance structures and deliver regular executive reporting.
• Manage third-party vendors and delivery partners, ensuring performance against agreed outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Adoption

• Work closely with security, architecture, infrastructure, and technology teams to drive successful implementation.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple business units.
• Influence decision-making at executive level and drive alignment across competing priorities.
• Support change management, communications, and business adoption activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Identity, Security Engineering, Architecture, and Technology teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage dependencies across identity transformation, endpoint security, cloud security, network modernisation, and workplace transformation initiatives.
• Ensure a coordinated approach across all related programmes and workstreams.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale Zero Trust transformation programmes.
• Demonstrated success defining and delivering Zero Trust strategies, architectures, and implementation roadmaps.
• Experience leading complex cyber security or technology programmes across global organisations.
• Strong track record of managing budgets, vendors, governance frameworks, and delivery teams.
• Experience influencing executive stakeholders and steering committees.
• Previous experience operating within federated or decentralised organisational environments.

Essential Technical Expertise

Strong understanding of:

Zero Trust Architecture

Identity and Access Management

Conditional Access

Privileged Access Management

Endpoint Security

Device Compliance

ZTNA and Secure Access technologies

Cloud Security Architecture

Enterprise Security Governance

Strong knowledge of technologies such as:

Microsoft Entra ID

Conditional Access

Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Microsoft Defender Suite

Microsoft Intune

Zscaler or equivalent ZTNA platforms

Qualifications Essential

• Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• One or more of the following certifications:
• CISSP
• CISM
• TOGAF
• SABSA
• Microsoft SC-100

Desirable

• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• MSP (Managing Successful Programmes)
• SABSA Chartered Security Architect
• Membership of ISACA, (ISC), CIISec, or BCS

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong delivery focus.
• Excellent executive stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex security concepts into practical business outcomes.
• Strong programme governance and organisational skills.
• Comfortable operating in complex, global environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Ability to balance architectural integrity with pragmatic delivery requirements.

Must-Have Profile

• Led a Zero Trust programme from strategy through implementation.
• Strong Microsoft Security ecosystem experience (Entra ID, Conditional Access, Intune, Defender).
• Experience with Zscaler or equivalent ZTNA technologies.
• Enterprise architecture and roadmap ownership experience.
• Large-scale cyber transformation delivery background.
• Executive-level stakeholder engagement experience.
• Experience driving adoption across multiple business units or divisions.