Data Security Strategy Lead – Azure & Purview

Aventus Global Talent; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 250.000 - 450.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aventus Global Talent is seeking a Data & Application Security Manager to lead the organisation's data security strategy and secure its expanding Azure cloud environment. You will own and drive a security programme with hands-on involvement in execution.

This role combines strategic leadership with technical expertise in Data Classification, DLP, Microsoft Purview, and Azure Security to shape the security roadmap and governance across multiple business units.

Formación

• Proven experience leading a Data Classification, Sensitivity Labelling, and DLP programme from strategy through implementation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (highly preferred) or equivalent data security platforms.
• Solid background in Azure Security, including landing zones, cloud governance, and security controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and the broader Microsoft Security stack.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence leaders, manage resistance, and drive business adoption.
• Experience within government, regulated, or highly security-conscious environments is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Data Security Programme Leadership: Lead the end-to-end rollout of the data classification, labelling, and DLP programme.
• Design and implement data governance and protection frameworks using Microsoft Purview.
• Drive user adoption and manage organisational change across multiple business units.
• Engage senior stakeholders and leadership to secure buy-in and champion data security initiatives.
• Align data protection strategies with the organisation's growing AI and data transformation agenda.
• Azure & Cloud Security: Own security architecture and controls for the organisation's Azure IaaS environment.
• Secure Azure landing zones and ensure cloud security best practices are embedded from day one.
• Define and implement security technologies, policies, and governance within Azure.
• Ensure consistency between on-premises and cloud security controls.

Conocimientos

Data security leadership

Stakeholder management

Security strategy

Change management

Herramientas

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Azure Security

Descripción del empleo

Aventus Global Talent is seeking a Data & Application Security Manager to lead the organisation's data security strategy and secure its expanding Azure cloud environment. You will own and drive a security programme with hands-on involvement in execution.

This role combines strategic leadership with technical expertise in Data Classification, DLP, Microsoft Purview, and Azure Security to shape the security roadmap and governance across multiple business units.