Infrastructure & Cyber Security Delivery Lead

MCS Group; Newry; Hybrid; GBP 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is actively seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Cyber Security Project Manager to join our client in Newry on a hybrid basis (3 days on-site). The role focuses on delivering major infrastructure, networking and cyber security projects from initiation through to successful delivery.

You will manage scope, budgets and timelines, coordinating internal teams and external vendors, while ensuring governance and clear senior stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering infrastructure and/or cyber security projects.
• Experience managing sizeable technology projects and associated budgets.
• Background involving network upgrades, server/infrastructure transformation, cloud migration or similar programmes.
• Strong vendor and third-party management experience.
• Experience driving delivery across multiple technical teams and stakeholders.
• A good understanding of networking, infrastructure resilience and security principles.
• The ability to manage technical projects without needing to be the hands-on engineer.
• Experience within a regulated environment such as pharmaceutical, financial services, manufacturing or another governance-heavy sector.
• Strong project governance, risk management and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure and cyber security projects from initiation through to completion.
• Deliver medium-to-large technology projects, typically in the £250k-£500k range.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate internal infrastructure, security and architecture teams alongside external vendors.
• Manage third-party suppliers and hold partners accountable for delivery.
• Oversee projects across network, server and hosted infrastructure.
• Support delivery of cyber security tooling and wider security improvement initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate governance, reporting and project controls are maintained.
• Communicate progress, risks and decisions clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Manage interdependencies between technical workstreams and wider business requirements.

Job description

MCS Group is actively seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Cyber Security Project Manager to join our client in Newry on a hybrid basis (3 days on-site). The role focuses on delivering major infrastructure, networking and cyber security projects from initiation through to successful delivery.

You will manage scope, budgets and timelines, coordinating internal teams and external vendors, while ensuring governance and clear senior stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.