Delivery Lead

Job Title: Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Delivery Lead Location: Hybrid 2 days onsite/week (Cambridge/ Peterborough)Type: ContractOverview 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\n

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• Zero Trust Architecture
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• Identity and Access Management
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• Conditional Access
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• Privileged Access Management
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• Endpoint Security
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• Device Compliance
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• ZTNA and Secure Access technologies
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• Cloud Security Architecture
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• Enterprise Security Governance
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Strong knowledge of technologies such as:\n

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• Microsoft Entra ID
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• Conditional Access
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• Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
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• Microsoft Defender Suite
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• Microsoft Intune
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• Zscaler or equivalent ZTNA platforms
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Qualifications Essential\n

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

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• PRINCE2 Practitioner
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• MSP (Managing Successful Programmes)
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• SABSA Chartered Security Architect
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• Membership of ISACA, (ISC)², CIISec, or BCS
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Key Attributes\n

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

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