Cyber Security Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager to oversee secure digital transformation initiatives. This hybrid role involves managing project lifecycles in a high-security environment, ensuring compliance, and engaging with senior stakeholders. The position offers a competitive daily rate and requires active DV clearance.

Qualifications

• Active DV clearance is essential.
• Experience managing cyber and secure infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams on secure migration projects.
• Ensure compliance with cyber and security policies.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Cyber Risk Management

Education

Relevant Certifications

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Cyber Security Project Manager
Defence Sector Location: Hybrid (On-site MOD location + Remote working)
Clearance Required: DV Clearance (Mandatory)
Contract Length:6 Months
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Rate: £700–£800 per day (DOE)

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager to lead the delivery of secure digital transformation initiatives within a high-security MOD environment. You will manage the full project lifecycle across infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud capability projects supporting defence objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams.




• Coordinate secure migration projects involving protectively marked data and legacy systems.




• Oversee project planning, risk management, governance, and stakeholder reporting.




• Ensure compliance with cyber and security policies across the full project lifecycle.




• Liaise with senior MOD stakeholders and external partners to drive project success.




• Support procurement, service transition, and contractor oversight as part of project delivery.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 
  Active DV clearance is essential.




• Demonstrable experience managing cyber and secure infrastructure projects in MOD, Defence or Government environments.




• Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, SAFe).




• Proven track record delivering cloud-based, data migration, or infrastructure transformation programmes.




• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience reporting at a senior level.




• Understanding of cyber risk management frameworks and secure working environments.

Desirable Experience:

• Background in working with secure cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, private/on-prem environments).




• Relevant certifications: ITIL, Scrum Master, AWS/Azure, or cyber security qualifications.

This will be a two-stage interview process with a target start date of May. The role is a 6-month initial contract with the potential to extend.
The position isOUTINSIDE IR35, hybrid (3 days a week on-site)
Please apply for immediate consideration.