Data Security Implementation Specialist (IT & OT)

TalentHawk; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentHawk is seeking a Data Security Implementation Analyst to support the deployment, optimization and ongoing management of data security controls across IT and OT environments. You will translate security requirements into technical controls and ensure auditable change processes.

You will collaborate with Security Operations, Platform Engineering and governance teams to implement data protection technologies, improve security posture and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and supporting Microsoft data security technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Purview, including DLP, Sensitivity Labels and Information Protection.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Endpoint DLP.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Intune and endpoint security controls.
• Experience configuring and tuning data protection policies.
• Knowledge of data classification, retention and information governance principles.
• Experience supporting security investigations and analysing DLP alerts.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relating to data protection.
• Experience maintaining audit evidence and supporting compliance activities.
• Ability to work with outsourced Security Operations providers or managed security services.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and operational management of data classification, data handling and retention standards across IT and OT environments.
• Deploy, configure and maintain Data Loss Prevention (DLP), information protection and data governance controls.
• Administer and optimise Microsoft security technologies, including: Microsoft Purview, Defender for Cloud Apps and Endpoint DLP.
• Translate security requirements and identified risks into effective technical controls and policy configurations.
• Fine-tune DLP and information protection policies to minimise false positives while maintaining robust security.
• Monitor data security compliance and work with technical and governance teams to address identified gaps.
• Review escalated DLP alerts, support investigations and coordinate remediation activities with system owners.
• Assist with data-related risk assessments and recommend appropriate mitigating controls.
• Maintain security documentation, audit evidence, registers and compliance records.
• Provide guidance to operational and engineering teams on secure data storage, transfer and handling practices.
• Work closely with Security Operations, Engineering and third-party service providers to ensure effective monitoring and response to security events.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data security processes, controls and operational procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Purview

DLP

Information Protection

Intune

Endpoint DLP

Data classification

Data governance

Security investigations

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Endpoint DLP

Job description

TalentHawk is seeking a Data Security Implementation Analyst to support the deployment, optimization and ongoing management of data security controls across IT and OT environments. You will translate security requirements into technical controls and ensure auditable change processes.

You will collaborate with Security Operations, Platform Engineering and governance teams to implement data protection technologies, improve security posture and ensure regulatory compliance.