Data Security Service Lead - Strategic Global Ownership

Arup; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Data Security Service Lead to stand up and own a new data security service across the organisation. You will define vision, operating model and roadmaps, lead the team, and work with senior stakeholders and technical teams to embed robust data protection across all platforms and data lifecycles.

The role requires deep data security expertise, governance experience, and the ability to translate strategy into sustained delivery, with a focus on classification, encryption, DLP and

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in data security, including data classification, DLP, encryption, and data lifecycle protection.
• Strong understanding of standards and frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls).
• Proven experience owning or leading a global or enterprise-size security service or capability.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, turning strategy into sustained delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leaders and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• As the Data Security Service Lead, stand up Arup’s Data Security service, defining its vision, operating model, roadmap and success measures.
• Build the team, establish clear governance, and collaborate with Cyber peers to embed data protection across the firm.
• Own and deliver the Data Security Service, including vision, roadmap, operating model, and success measures.
• Translate the Data Security Plan into a clear, prioritised multi-year delivery roadmap covering governance, classification, DLP, encryption, monitoring and resilience.
• Work with senior stakeholders and technical teams to turn data security strategy into reality and continuously improve protection across the lifecycle.

Skills

Data security

Data classification

DLP

Encryption

Data lifecycle

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Job description

Arup is seeking a Data Security Service Lead to stand up and own a new data security service across the organisation. You will define vision, operating model and roadmaps, lead the team, and work with senior stakeholders and technical teams to embed robust data protection across all platforms and data lifecycles.

The role requires deep data security expertise, governance experience, and the ability to translate strategy into sustained delivery, with a focus on classification, encryption, DLP and