Cyber Security Lead

Our client requires a technical Contract Security Lead to oversee enterprise security by managing controls, assessing risks, guiding secure design and IAM, and ensuring ongoing monitoring, testing, and incident response.

• Day Rate: £600-£650pd
• IR35 Status: Outside
• Travel: 2 days a week in Central London
• Duration: Initial 6 months

This Security Lead will have the following previous experience:

• Oversee security testing, monitoring, patching, and incident response, keeping systems secure and maintaining ongoing assurance.
• Define and unify security controls across S/4HANA, Salesforce, Workday, and middleware, ensuring compliance and clear ownership.
• Map data flows end-to-end, identify potential threats and attack vectors, and prioritize risks for mitigation.
• Drive secure design and implementation, applying platform-specific best practices and guiding teams to build security in from the start.
• Lead identity and access management, including provisioning, role-based access, and secure authentication for both human and system accounts.