IAM and DLP Security Specialist - Automotive Business

SKF Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive company is seeking an IAM and DLP Security Specialist to enhance security in compliance with regulations. You will implement IAM policies, manage DLP strategies, and collaborate with teams to drive security awareness. This role offers freedom in work processes and a commitment to a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Opportunity to influence work processes

Focus on work-life balance

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with IAM technologies and DLP solutions.
• Deep understanding of identity lifecycle management and access governance.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks like GDPR and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enhance security requirements for IAM and DLP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for alignment with regulations.
• Define and enforce DLP policies to prevent unauthorized access.

Skills

Experience with IAM technologies

Knowledge of DLP solutions

Understanding of identity lifecycle management

Familiarity with cloud security models

Regulatory framework experience

Risk assessment skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Job description

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, with the objective to build two world-leading businesses. The role you are applying for will be part of the automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.

Are you passionate about keeping SKF Automotive secure? Do you enjoy ensuring the security and integrity of our data and access controls? Are you interested in establishing global security frameworks in IAM and DLP domains?

IAM and DLP Security Specialist - Automotive Business

As the IAM and DLP Security Specialist, you will be responsible for establishing and enhancing the security requirements for the Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) framework. You will ensure security requirements are clearly identified, established, and enforced to relevant stakeholders for compliance and a strengthened security posture. In this unique and specialized position, you will be at the forefront of managing the implementation and continuous improvement of IAM and DLP controls across the organization.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, Legal, Compliance, and Business Units to ensure that identity governance, access provisioning, and data protection strategies align with regulatory requirements and business objectives. Your expertise will be critical in identifying risks, driving remediation efforts, and promoting a culture of security awareness and accountability.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

IAM Policy & Operations

• Design and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage identity lifecycle processes including provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews.
• Implement role-based access controls (RBAC) and least privilege principles.
• Integrate IAM solutions with enterprise applications and cloud platforms.

DLP Program Development

• Define and enforce DLP policies to prevent unauthorized data access, sharing, or exfiltration.
• Deploy and maintain n organisation wide DLP solution for automated insights
• Monitor and respond to DLP alerts and incidents.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to classify data and apply appropriate protection mechanisms.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of data handling practices.

Security Governance & Compliance

• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2).
• Support internal and external audits related to IAM and DLP controls.
• Maintain documentation and evidence for compliance reporting.

Collaboration & Enablement

• Work closely with IT, SOC, Legal, and business units to embed IAM and DLP into operational workflows.
• Provide training and awareness on secure access and data handling practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert in security architecture discussions.

We expect you to have/be

• Strong hands-on experience with IAM technologies (e.g., Azure AD, Okta) and DLP solutions (e.g., Microsoft Purview).
• Deep understanding of identity lifecycle management, access governance, and authentication protocols (e.g., OAuth, Kerberos).
• Familiarity with cloud security models and integration of IAM/DLP in hybrid environments.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks and standards such as GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2, and PCI-DSS.
• Ability to assess complex environments and design scalable, secure IAM and DLP solutions.
• Skilled in identifying risks, analyzing incidents, and driving remediation efforts.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to translate security requirements into actionable tasks for IT and business teams.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent are highly desirable.

Our offer

We offer an opportunity to make a difference for SKF Automotive, together with a highly motivated team, with a mission to protect and secure SKF Automotive, well as working for the greater good of the company. You will largely influence how and when you work and will have both freedom and responsibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Some additional information

Location: While EMEA is our preferred location for this position, we are open to discussing other Automotive locations for the right candidate (with a general preference for the candidate is hired on a local contract at this site).

This position is a global role and reports to CISO. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Stina Scheller, Recruitment Expert Automotive, by email [e-mail]. (Please note that we do not accept applications via email).

Is this you?

If the answer is yes, please submit your application, along with your CV in English, by October 5th, 2025.

At SKF Automotive we are committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself.