Security Operations Implementation Planning Consultant * Rate: £700–£750 per day Inside IR35 * Duration: ASAP start - Initially until 31 March 2027, with potential extensions * Location: London - 1 day per week onsite, remainder remote * Clearance: Active SC clearance required Overview We are supporting a specialist Security Consultancy delivering a major security transformation programme for a UK Government Department. We are seeking an experienced Security Operations Implementation Planning Consultant to translate high-level SecOps transition strategies into detailed, actionable implementation plans across multiple security services. This role requires a strong understanding of enterprise Security Operations, combined with the ability to develop practical, sequenced delivery roadmaps that can be executed by operational teams. Key Responsibilities * Develop detailed, low-level implementation plans for SecOps services, including Security Engineering, Threat & Vulnerability Management and security testing. * Translate strategic objectives into clear, sequenced activities, milestones, dependencies and deliverables across a multi-year transformation roadmap. * Define operational readiness criteria, service acceptance requirements and phase-gate checklists. * Identify cross-service dependencies, delivery risks and blockers, maintaining a consolidated view of implementation progress. * Engage with Security Architecture, GRC, technical SMEs and operational stakeholders to coordinate delivery planning. Essential Skills & Experience * Proven experience developing low-level implementation plans and delivery roadmaps within complex security transformation programmes. * Strong understanding of Security Operations (SecOps), including service design, operational readiness and implementation. * Knowledge of enterprise security technologies, including SIEM, IAM/PAM, vulnerability management, CMDB and security monitoring platforms. * Experience working within UK Government, Defence or similarly complex regulated environments. * Familiarity with NCSC guidance, NIST, ISO 27001 and security governance frameworks. * Strong stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation and technical documentation skills