Data Security Specialist

Just Eat Takeaway.com; St Albans; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Eat Takeaway.com seeks a Data Security Specialist to embed data protection into design and operations across cloud-native and enterprise environments.

You will translate standards into scalable implementations, from DLP to encryption pipelines, and drive automated guardrails within CI/CD workflows while partnering with engineering, IT, and business stakeholders to make security a competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing and managing data security controls in cloud-native or enterprise environments.
• Strong automation and scripting skills (Python & Bash/Shell).
• Experience translating governance policies into automated remediation workflows and CI/CD security gates.
• Understanding AI/ML data security risks and using AI tools for automation.
• Collaborative mindset to enable development across teams and translate findings into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee deployment and daily management of Enterprise DLP and encryption across environments.
• Manage automated data discovery pipelines to map and protect sensitive information.
• Embed data protection controls and IaC baselines into CI/CD developer workflows.
• Translate data security policies into executable Policy-as-Code and deploy guardrails.
• Build API integrations between security scanners and ticketing systems with automation.
• Provide automated feedback loops and developer-friendly data protection tools.

Skills

Data security

Cloud-native

Automation scripting

GDPR knowledge

Tools

CI/CD tools

Security scanners

API integrations

Job description

Ready for a Challenge?

Join us at Just Eat Takeaway.com, a leading global online delivery platform where our mission is to empower everyday convenience! Whether it's a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery, and convenience partners worldwide.

About This Role

As a Data Security Specialist in JET's Security Architecture & Engineering function, you will play a crucial role in embedding data protection into our design and operations. Your mission? To engineer the controls that safeguard our most sensitive data across cloud-native and enterprise environments. You'll translate architectural data security standards into scalable implementations, from DLP platforms to encryption pipelines, ensuring that Privacy and Security by Design are integral to our engineering delivery. Working at the intersection of data security engineering and automation, you'll turn continuous insights into automated guardrails, enhancing our automated data defense and delivering continuous compliance. Your approach will foster frictionless security workflows, enabling development teams to innovate safely. Together with engineering, IT, and business stakeholders, you'll cultivate a culture where security is a competitive advantage!

Your Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the deployment and daily management of Enterprise DLP and encryption solutions across various environments to protect data at rest, in transit, and in use.
• Manage automated data discovery pipelines to accurately map and protect sensitive information, extending controls to AI-integrated environments.
• Collaborate with the Security Architecture team to embed data protection controls and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) baselines into CI/CD developer workflows.
• Translate data security policies into executable "Policy-as-Code" and manage the deployment of automated guardrails across cloud environments.
• Streamline engineering workflows by building API integrations between security scanners and ticketing systems, utilizing intelligent automation to reduce false positives.
• Guide engineering teams with automated feedback loops, clear documentation, and developer-friendly data protection tools.

What Will You Bring to the Team?

• Proven experience in implementing and managing data security controls in cloud-native or enterprise environments.
• Strong automation and scripting skills (Python & Bash/Shell) to translate security goals into working code.
• A track record of translating governance policies into automated remediation workflows and CI/CD security gates.
• Practical understanding of AI/ML data security risks and experience using AI tools for automation.
• A collaborative approach to build trusted partnerships across teams, acting as an enabler rather than a blocker.
• Ability to evaluate complex data flows and translate security findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Solid understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and a strong ethical foundation for handling sensitive data.

At JET, This Is How We Play

Our teams forge connections internally and collaborate with some of the best-known brands globally, giving us a truly international impact in a dynamic environment. Being the best at what we do isn't just about delivering on our strategy; it's about winning our customers' choice every time they decide where to order. At the heart of the JET Customer League are our values and behaviors, guiding every interaction and innovation. By living our values, we build a customer-first culture that keeps us ahead of the competition. Fun, fast-paced, and supportive, the JET culture is all about growth, helping one another succeed, and celebrating wins!

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging

No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you come from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We're committed to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages diversity of thought and allows all employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

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