Cyber Security Project Manager/ BA - 9 months - Fully Remote

Project manager/ Business Analyst Up to £600 per day - Inside IR35 9 months contract - Fully Remote We are looking for a Cyber Security Project Manager / Business Analys t to lead and coordinate multiple security workstreams across risk, controls, and engineering domains .This role will focus on driving delivery across control framework alignment (NIST), KRI measurement, and security tooling implementation, ensuring clear governance, stakeholder alignment, and measurable risk reduction . Key Responsibiliti es Project Delivery & Governa nceLead end-to-end delivery of cyber security initiatives across control, risk, and engineering workstre amsDefine project scope, timelines, deliverables, and success metr icsEstablish and maintain strong governance, reporting, and documentation standa rdsTrack progress against milestones, risks, and dependenc iesBusiness Analysis & Requireme ntsConduct gap analysis across existing controls vs. target frameworks (e.g. NIST, internal/Tier 1 -aligned standar ds)Translate business and regulatory requirements into clear technical and operational deliverab lesDefine and document requirements for control implementation, tooling, and process improveme ntsWork closely with SMEs across risk, security engineering, and infrastruct ureRisk, Controls & KRI Alignm entSupport alignment of security controls to Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and enterprise risk framewo rksMeasure and report on control effectiveness against defined risk indicat orsHelp prioritise remediation efforts based on risk exposure and business imp actEnsure initiatives drive sustainable and auditable improvements in security post ureStakeholder Managem entEngage senior stakeholders across security, IT, and the busin essAct as the central coordination point between risk, engineering, and governance te amsFacilitate workshops, drive decision-making, and remove delivery block ersPresent clear, commercially focused updates to leaders hipDelivery Across Key Security Doma insSupport programmes acro ss:Control framework adoption (NIST / internal standar ds)Microsoft Security stack (Defender, E5, CSPM tooli ng)Network security initiatives (NTA, NetSec reviews, detection improvemen ts)Ensure alignment between technical implementation and risk/compliance objecti ves Key Experi enceProven experience as a Project Manager and/or Business Analyst within Cyber Security progra mmesStrong understanding of cyber security frameworks (NIST idea lly)Experience delivering control framework alignment and gap remediation progra mmesBackground in risk, governance, and KRI-driven environm entsExperience working across security engineering, infrastructure, and risk t eamsStrong documentation, requirements gathering, and stakeholder management sk illsAbility to translate complex security concepts into clear delivery plans and outc omes Desi rableExperience within financial services or regulated environ mentsExposure to Microsoft security ecosystem (Defender, M36 5 E5)Understanding of network security concepts (NTA, traffic analysis, NetSec cont rols)Familiarity with audit, compliance, and regulatory require ments