Cyber Security Operations SME

Cyber Security Operations SME
6 month contract
£800-£850 per day INSIDE IR35
Remote with occasional trips to Central London

About the Role
We are seeking a Cyber Security Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a proven track record in large-scale enterprise environments, ideally within the public sector. This individual must have deep operational cyber expertise, paired with strong experience supporting procurement and tendering activities from a cyber security function. This is not a commercially focused role, but rather a cyber-led, operations-first position where your subject matter expertise in cyber drives strategic and technical contributions to procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert on cyber security operations in support of strategic procurement and tendering activities.

Provide expert input on cyber risk, controls, and threat landscape to inform procurement strategies and technical requirements.

Engage and collaborate with senior stakeholders, both internal and external, to shape secure solutions and operational processes.

Translate complex cyber security concepts into practical operational requirements for commercial teams.

Support programme management and governance processes, particularly in relation to operational readiness and supplier risk assessments.

Contribute to cyber security capability development and maturity across the organisation.

Essential Skills & Experience
5–10 years of hands-on experience in cyber security operations.

A deep functional understanding of cyber – threat detection, incident response, SOC operations, risk management, etc.

Demonstrated involvement in procurement and commercial activities from within the cyber function – such as defining technical requirements, evaluating suppliers, or working with procurement teams.

Ability to operate effectively with senior stakeholders, including influencing decision-making and delivering expert insight.

Exposure to public sector governance and assurance standards is strongly preferred.

Application Notes
Please ensure your CV is cyber-heavy and reflects operational experience.