IT Data Classification Analyst - Submarines

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company in Derby is seeking an IT Data Classification Analyst to ensure compliance with security standards in cyber security. This role involves maintaining a secure email release function and improving user experience. Candidates should have expertise in data classification principles and excellent communication skills. The position offers hybrid working and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Employee discounts

Employee support assistance

Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience of making judgements as an SME.
• Have knowledge and experience in IT Security and data classification.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply consistent application of data classification and security standards.
• Ensure maintenance of security posture per policies and procedures.
• Define continuous service improvements for email release function.

Skills

Experience as a Subject Matter Expert

Excellent interpersonal skills

Process discipline and rigour

Knowledge of IT Security and data classification

Education

Qualifications in IT Security (e.g., BCS CISMP)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: IT Data Classification Analyst - Submarines

Full Time – Hybrid

Location: Derby, Raynesway

Why Rolls-Royce?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Data Classification Analyst to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby.

We’re a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.

Join us and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

Role

As an IT Data Classification Analyst, you will be working in a critical cyber security data analyst function for the correct classification of business data. It is a fundamental compliance & gatekeeper role for the release of secure communications to ensure we are compliant with our security posture.

What we offer

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work.

What you will be doing

You will apply a methodical & consistent application of data classification and security standards to assess email content and attachments prior to their release.

• Ensure the maintenance of our security posture as mandated by our policies and procedures to deliver a compliant email release activity.
• Be proficient in all interactions and communications with business users so that our email release posture and release decisions are clearly understood and adhered to.
• Be responsible for defining continuous service improvements for the email release function to enhance our business end user experience (EuX).

Who we are looking for

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Demonstrate experience of making judgements as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in their career.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate experience of maintaining process discipline and rigour to deliver agreed quality outcomes.
• Have knowledge & experience in undertaking IT Security (Cybersecurity) and data classification principles defined for data assurance practices within an organisation.
• Desirable: Qualifications in IT Security e.g., BCS CISMP.
• Desirable: Experience of working in the Defence Industry sector with an appreciation of Export Control principles & their application.

We’re an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global inclusion strategy at careers.rolls-royce.com

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines Business an individual has to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if the individual does not currently already have this in place.

Due to the nature of work the Business conducts and the protection of certain assets a person has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non ITAR country.

Job Category: Information Technology

Posting Date: 30 Sept 2025; 00:09

Posting End Date: 10 Nov 2025