Data Security Architect

Proactive Appointments; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus

Annual leave

Pension up to 15%

On-site parking

Gym and café

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Occupational health

Social clubs

Job summary

Proactive Appointments seeks a Data Security Architect to lead the strategy, design and implementation of global data-security and DLP programmes from the ground up. Based in Oxfordshire, the role is on-site five days a week, with a Friday early finish, and includes a 15% bonus and a strong benefits package.

You will shape the DLP programme, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across business units and countries to protect sensitive data while aligning with privacy regulations and

Qualifications

• 7+ years in information security, security engineering, or security architecture.
• 3+ years designing, implementing or managing enterprise-scale DLP and data-security capabilities.
• Proven experience implementing and tuning DLP controls across endpoint, email, web, cloud storage, collaboration platforms and SaaS.
• Strong knowledge of data discovery, classification, labelling, information protection, encryption and rights management.
• Track record of reducing data-security risk by remediating misconfigurations and data-sharing gaps.
• History of defining and maintaining security standards, policies, processes and patterns in large enterprises.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Windows Server/Client OS, SharePoint, SQL and Azure environments.
• Architect or technical lead on complex projects spanning multiple countries and units.
• Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001/27701, MITRE ATT&CK or equivalent frameworks.
• Knowledge of GDPR and regional privacy obligations.

Skills

Data security architecture

DLP design & deployment

Multi-channel DLP

Microsoft 365

ISO 27001/27701

GDPR compliance

Security risk mitigation

Enterprise architecture

Job description

Data Security Architect

Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Data Security Architect to join their team based in Oxfordshire, on a permanent basis.

The role is on-site 5 days per week, with early finishes on a Friday!

You will lead the strategy, architecture, implementation and continuous improvement of the global data-security and Data Loss Prevention (DLP). You will define the DLP programme from the ground up. Naturally, you will have expertise covering design, build, implementation, training and able to maintain a programme of work.

You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including 15% bonus, annual leave, pension scheme (up to 15%), on-site parking, gym and café, life assurance, private medical insurance, income protection, occupational health and various social clubs!

Data Security Architect - Key Skills

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in information security, security engineering, security architecture, or a closely related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience designing & implementing and/or managing enterprise-scale Data Loss Prevention and data-security capabilities.
• Proven experience implementing and tuning DLP controls across multiple channels, such as endpoint, email, web, cloud storage, collaboration platforms, SaaS applications, and file-sharing services.
• Strong technical knowledge of data discovery, data classification, data labelling, information protection, encryption, rights management, and secure data-sharing technologies.
• Demonstrated success reducing data-security risk by identifying and remediating misconfigurations, inappropriate data-sharing practices and control gaps
• Proven history of defining and maintaining security standards, policies, processes, and technical patterns within a large corporate environment.
• Working knowledge of a Microsoft-based cloud and on-premises enterprise environment running Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Windows Server/Client OS, SharePoint, SQL and Azure technologies.
• Operated as an architect or technical lead on complex projects spanning multiple countries, business units, and cultures.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity or privacy frameworks, such as NIST, ISO 27001/27701, MITRE ATT&CK, or comparable methodologies.
• Familiarity with relevant data-protection regulations and requirements, including GDPR and other applicable regional privacy obligations.

Data Security Architect