Global Data Security Architect - DLP & Strategy

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

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