Cyber Assurance Lead

Duration: 6 monthsRate: £525-£555 per day (Outside IR35)Location: Stevenage (Hybrid 1-2 Days per Week) We''re looking for a Cyber Security Delivery Lead to support a CISO-led security uplift programme following an internal security audit. Whilst not hands-on you will need a technical understanding for this delivery-focused contract role, combining technical security enablement with governance and programme delivery. Reporting directly to the CISO, you will act as the execution lead across a number of priority cyber initiatives, translating audit findings and business requirements into practical, deliverable security improvements. The Role: You will manage parts of a cyber security programme alongside core security activity, including: Microsoft onboarding to E5 (Defender, Identity, DLP, etc.) Privileged Access Management (PAM) and least-privilege controls Onboarding and operationalising security tooling Integrating tooling and logs into a SOC capability Delivering elements of a security governance programme (policies, controls, reporting) This role blends technical delivery, stakeholder engagement, and governance, with responsibility for driving outcomes rather than just planning activity. Key Responsibilities: Lead delivery of priority cyber security workstreams Own and coordinate Microsoft E5 security enablement Implement and mature PAM controls and processes Onboard, integrate, and tune security tools Support SOC onboarding, use cases, and response processes Develop ..... full job details .....