IT Security Delivery Lead

NRG; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity organization in the UK is seeking an IT Security Delivery Lead for a 6-month contract. This hands-on leadership role involves delivering security projects and leading incident response efforts in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should have broad experience in cybersecurity operations, strong technical abilities, and excellent leadership skills. Join us to enhance security capabilities across Europe.

Qualifications

• Broad experience as a security generalist across multiple domains.
• Strong technical skills and ability to lead effectively.
• Experience working in smaller security teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver security initiatives across various technologies.
• Manage incident response activities across the EU region.
• Provide internal security advisory across business units.

Skills

Security generalist experience

Strong technical skills

Leadership qualities

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience in governance and compliance

Job description

IT Security Delivery Lead

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About the role

The following role is a 6 month contract engagement INSIDE IR35. We are seeking a Security Delivery Lead to support a geographically diverse cybersecurity team within an enterprise manufacturing organisation. This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on delivering security projects, providing internal advisory across business functions, and leading incident response efforts.

You will work closely with a senior security leader to strengthen the European region's capabilities. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, is technically adept, and has broad experience across multiple areas of cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver security initiatives across a varied technology landscape
• Provide internal security advisory across business units, not limited to security‑specific projects
• Manage incident response activities within the EU region, coordinating with global stakeholders
• Support and mentor a distributed team across multiple time zones
• Drive improvements in security technologies and operational processes
• Collaborate with leadership to shape and mature the security function

Ideal Candidate

• Based in the EU time zone with flexibility to collaborate globally
• Broad experience as a security generalist across operations, governance, risk and compliance, and technical domains
• Strong technical skills with the ability to lead and challenge effectively
• Experience working in smaller security teams with wide‑ranging responsibilities
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative
• Structured, pragmatic, and able to prioritise effectively
• A team player with leadership qualities and excellent communication skills

NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero‑tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.

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