Data Security Analyst

JD GROUP; Bury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology group is seeking a Data Security Analyst to oversee the governance and integrity of ERP data. Responsibilities include defining data architectures, maintaining data models, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, knowledge of data governance, and experience with cloud platforms. This role is integral to safeguarding data integrity within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a data security, governance, or analyst role.
• Strong knowledge of data modelling and architecture.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and tools.

Responsibilities

• Define and document scalable data architectures and models.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive data dictionary.
• Capture and document existing data flows and interactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Overview

The Data Security Analyst will ensure that ERP data is structured, governed and controlled to meet both business and regulatory requirements. The Data Security Analyst will define and maintain secure data models, dictionaries, and flows, to protect the integrity and compliance of data across ERP.

Responsibilities

• Data Architecture & Modelling: Define and document scalable data architectures and conceptual data models, capturing entities, relationships, and flows to support current and future business requirements.
• Data Dictionary Management: Develop and maintain a comprehensive data dictionary including definitions, formats, ownership, and lineage of all key data elements to ensure consistency, governance, and cross-functional clarity.
• Process & Flow Documentation: Capture and document existing data flows and process interactions across systems, interfaces, and business functions to provide baselines for analysis, optimisation, and integration planning.
• Change Control: Design and implement a change control process for data artefacts, ensuring modifications are governed, version-controlled, and effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with security, engineering, and business teams to ensure data handling complies with legal, regulatory, and internal security standards.
• Provide guidance on data integrity, security, and governance as part of transformation and integration programmes.
• Support the implementation of data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Classify and manage sensitive data in alignment with regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and compliance teams to enforce Shogun data handling, retention, and privacy policies.
• Support data quality initiatives to ensure accuracy, integrity, and availability of critical information assets.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in a data security, governance, or analyst role.
• Strong knowledge of data modelling, architecture, and metadata management.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and tools.
• Understanding of data flows across complex enterprise systems.
• Experience developing and implementing change control or governance processes.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Desired

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data security considerations.
• Experience with data lineage, cataloguing, and dictionary tools.
• Exposure to regulatory compliance requirements (GDPR, PCI, SOX, etc.).
• Involvement in large-scale data transformation or ERP programmes.

Skills / Behaviours

Essential

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deliverables.
• Strong communicator, able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on governance and continuous improvement.