Threat Defence Delivery Manager

Position: Threat Defence Delivery Manager
Location: London/Hybrid

Type: Contract, Inside IR35, 6 Months

Rate: (Apply online only) p/day

We are seeking an experienced Threat Defence Delivery Manager to lead a critical workstream within a major cyber transformation programme. This role is responsible for consolidating and enhancing the organisation's threat detection and response capabilities across all business units.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the implementation of a unified Security Operations Centre (SOC), providing a single view of security events while supporting federated reporting for individual business units.
• Manage the selection and onboarding of a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), overseeing phased migration of systems and services over multiple years.
• Drive the deployment of best-in-class security technologies, including Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment, adoption, and smooth transition to business-as-usual operations.
• Support M&A activities by enabling rapid onboarding/offboarding of businesses into the SOC environment.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience leading SOC consolidation programmes and EDR/SIEM implementations
• Strong knowledge of cyber security operations, frameworks, and standards
• Excellent programme and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to oversee complex, multi-year work streams, balancing risk, budget, and benefits realisation

This is a unique opportunity to strengthen the organisation's security posture at an enterprise scale, creating a resilient, future-ready platform to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats.