Data Security Architect – 11928SR

Proactive IT; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus

Pension up to 15%

On-site parking

Gym and café

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Proactive Appointments Ltd. is seeking a Data Security Architect for a permanent, on-site role based in Oxfordshire.

You will lead the strategy, architecture and implementation of global data-security and DLP programmes, defining the DLP programme from the ground up and coordinating across regions. The role offers £70k–£83k per year plus a bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension up to 15%, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, on-site parking, gym

Qualifications

• 7+ years in information security or security architecture.
• 3+ years in enterprise Data Loss Prevention and data-security design.
• Proven experience tuning DLP across endpoints, email, web and cloud.
• Strong knowledge of data protection technologies and encryption.
• Experience reducing data-security risk by remediating misconfigurations.
• Defined security standards and patterns in large organisations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 / Entra ID / Azure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, architecture and delivery of global data-security and DLP programmes.
• Define DLP from ground up and implement across channels.
• Train teams and maintain a programme of work.
• Collaborate across countries, units and cultures.

Skills

7+ years information security

DLP programme design

Data discovery & classification

Data protection technologies

Security standards & policies

Microsoft 365 / Entra ID / Azure

Multi-country project experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Azure

SharePoint

Job description

11928SR
£70k – 83k per year + Bonus + Brilliant Benefits

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

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