Cyber Security Project Manager

Cyber Security Project Manager – SOC / SIEM Expansion

Client: Utilities

Location: UK

Contract Type: Full-Time Contract

Programme Duration: 2–3 Years

Day Rate: Competitive

Start Date: ASAP – Ideally Within 2–3 Weeks

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Cyber Security Project Manager to lead a critical Security Operations Centre (SOC) / Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) expansion project for a utilities client.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a major, multi-year cyber security transformation programme, supporting the enhancement of security monitoring, threat detection and incident response capabilities across a complex, enterprise-scale environment.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering SOC implementations within large organisations, ideally with experience operating in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments.

This role requires a technically credible Project Manager with hands-on experience delivering complex cyber security projects, rather than a generalist PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a major SOC / SIEM expansion project, ensuring successful implementation against agreed timelines, budgets and objectives.
• Manage the planning, coordination and execution of SOC implementation and enhancement activities across a complex enterprise environment.
• Work closely with cyber security architects, SOC teams, infrastructure specialists, operational technology (OT) teams and third-party suppliers.
• Oversee the integration of SIEM technologies, security monitoring capabilities and associated tooling across enterprise IT environments.
• Support the integration of SOC / SIEM capabilities with OT systems where applicable.
• Manage project governance, delivery milestones, dependencies, risks, issues and stakeholder reporting.
• Coordinate technical teams and external vendors to ensure effective delivery and integration of cyber security solutions.
• Ensure project outcomes align with wider cyber security programme objectives and relevant security and regulatory requirements.
• Provide clear communication and progress updates to senior stakeholders and programme leadership.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering SOC implementations within large enterprise environments – Mandatory.
• Strong technical understanding of SOC operations, SIEM platforms, security monitoring and cyber security infrastructure.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex cyber security implementation or transformation projects.
• Ability to engage confidently with technical stakeholders, security architects and engineering teams.
• Strong project delivery capabilities, including supplier management, governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience delivering projects within complex, highly regulated or security-sensitive environments.
• Availability to start within 2–3 weeks

Highly Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering cyber security projects within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments, including utilities, energy, telecommunications or similar sectors.
• Experience integrating SOC / SIEM solutions with Operational Technology (OT) environments, including industrial control systems and associated infrastructure.
• Understanding of the security challenges associated with converged IT / OT environments.

Desirable Experience

• Experience implementing or expanding Microsoft Sentinel solutions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft security technologies and the wider Microsoft security ecosystem.
• Experience working on large-scale, multi-year cyber security transformation programmes.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a delivery-focused, technically capable Cyber Security Project Manager who can take ownership of a complex SOC / SIEM expansion initiative from the outset.

The ideal candidate will combine strong project management expertise with a solid understanding of enterprise security operations, SOC architecture and SIEM technologies.

Previous experience delivering SOC implementations is essential, and candidates with a background in CNI and OT security environments will be particularly well suited.

Contract Details & Application Process

This is a full-time contract opportunity supporting a major cyber security programme expected to run for approximately 2–3 years .

The requirement is urgent, with the client looking to progress suitable candidates to interview as quickly as possible.

To be considered, please provide:

• An up-to-date CV highlighting relevant SOC / SIEM implementation experience.
• Your current or standard day rate.
• Your earliest available start date.
• Confirmation of any relevant CNI, OT security or Microsoft Sentinel experience.

Immediate availability and proven enterprise SOC delivery experience will be key considerations in the selection process.