Our Oil & Gas Operator client is currently recruiting for the position of Cybersecurity Programme Lead based in Aberdeen
- 3/2 hybrid working
- 38 days paid holiday
- PAYE Rate Negotiable.
Role overview To lead the delivery of its enterprise-wide cyber security maturity uplift. The role will be accountable for driving the company’s security maturity across all NIST CSF functions (Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover) and aligned with the UK Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). The Programme Manager will own the end-to-end cyber improvement roadmap, coordinating delivery across IT, Security, Procurement, HR, Legal, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and business teams. This role is responsible for translating strategy into execution, ensuring that priority controls, governance, and capabilities are implemented effectively, and that progress is measured, evidenced, and reported to senior stakeholders. Cyber security programme leadership and delivery: Own and deliver the company cyber security improvement programme aligned to NIST CSF and UK CAFDefine, maintain, and execute the integrated delivery roadmap to achieve Level 3 maturity by 2026Establish programme governance, milestones, dependencies, and delivery plans across all workstreamsTrack delivery progress, manage risks, issues, and interdependencies across multiple initiativesEnsure clear alignment between cyber priorities, enterprise risk, and business objectives Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement: Coordinate delivery across IT, Security, Procurement, Legal, ERM, and operational teamsAct as the central point of accountability for programme execution and cross-functional alignmentDrive engagement and accountability across business units and third partiesSupport supplier and third-party risk integration into programme deliveryProvide clear, consistent communication to senior leadership and governance forums Maturity uplift across NIST CSF domains: Govern: enhance structured cyber reporting, and security standardsIdentify: Ensure accurate asset inventory, classification, and vulnerability management coverageProtect: Oversee enhancement of key controls including configuration, access control, and data protection as well as training, awareness and supply chain securityDetect: Increase monitoring coverage and use casesRespond: Establish and mature incident response processes, roles, and testing (e.g. tabletop exercises)Recover: Embed resilience through backup, recovery planning, and regular testing of recovery capabilities Programme controls, reporting, and assurance: Define and track KPIs and maturity metrics aligned to NIST CSF and CAFProvide regular reporting on programme status, risks, control effectiveness, and outcomesEnsure appropriate evidence is produced to support regulatory, audit, and assurance requirementsSupport internal and external audits and regulatory engagementMaintain a clear view of residual risk and ensure escalation through governance forums Skills, experience & attributes of candidate:Proven experience delivering large-scale cyber security or technology transformation programmesStrong understanding of cyber security frameworks (NIST CSF, UK CAF, ISO 27001)Experience operating across complex stakeholder environments and driving cross-functional deliveryStrong programme management capability (planning, risk management, governance, and reporting)Ability to translate cyber strategy into structured, deliverable plansConfident engaging senior leadership and influencing decision-makingStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, outcome-focused approach Contract position If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/082347
People are our business worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
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