Project Manager - Cybersecurity

Oliver James; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the London Market Insurance sector is seeking a dynamic Cyber Security Project Manager. This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical Cyber Security initiative, focusing on Vulnerability Management and Assessment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, ensuring the successful delivery of projects while collaborating with key stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and expertise in the financial services sector, where your contributions will directly impact the organization's security posture and resilience against cyber threats.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Project Management.
• Strong background in Vulnerability Management and Secure Builds.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Drive a new Cyber Security project to completion.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery focusing on Vulnerability Management.
• Work with stakeholders, CISO, and Programme Managers.

Skills

Cybersecurity Project Management

Vulnerability Management

Secure Configuration Management

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Cybersecurity Frameworks

Tools

Qualys

Tenable

Rapid7

Vulcan Cyber

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*** Cyber Security Project Manager - London Market Insurance - London or Birmingham locations - Hybrid Working - 6 month Contract with view to extend***

A leading London Market Insurance business based in the UK is looking to hire a Cyber Security Project Manager with experience in the Insurance or financial services sector to drive a new Cyber Security project to completion. The role focuses on Vulnerability Management & Assessment, and Remediation Processes, overseeing end-to-end delivery. The candidate should be familiar with both waterfall and Agile methodologies, and possess expertise in Cybersecurity, Secure Builds, Configuration Management, and Vulnerability Management.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with extensive experience working in Wagile environments and a strong background in Cyber Security, Configuration Management, and Vulnerability Management. Experience in financial services or insurance is preferred. The role requires working with stakeholders, CISO, and Programme Managers, and familiarity with vulnerability management tools such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, or Vulcan Cyber. Knowledge of frameworks like Cyber Essentials, NIST, or ISO27001 is also required.

Key Skills

• 10+ years of Cybersecurity Project Management experience
• Experience in Insurance or wider financial services
• At least 5 years in information security, including Secure Configuration Management, Secure Builds, Vulnerability Management & Assessment, and Remediation Processes
• Experience with Waterfall/Agile (Wagile) methodologies
• Experience working with steering committees, demand management, service transition, project plans, and Project SteerCo
• Proficiency with vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, Vulcan Cyber)
• Experience in developing and implementing security policies, standards, and procedures
• Knowledge of current cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices
• Strong stakeholder management skills

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting