Principal Data and Security Consultant

Exact IT Resources; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of Digital and IT Managed Services seeks a Principal Data and Security Consultant in Northern Ireland. This role focuses on ensuring the security of customer data, implementing protection strategies, and advising on governance. The position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for career development and learning

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in financial services or regulated environments.
• Proven customer-facing and consultancy experience.
• Passionate about data governance and security.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and protection of customer data.
• Implement effective data protection strategies.
• Provide data security and governance advice to clients.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

ITIL Foundation certification

GDPR Practitioner

Job description

Principal Data and Security Consultant

Permanent, Northern Ireland. Some travel in ROI required

£80-95K+ and extensive benefits

Hybrid working model

Our client has exciting growth plans for Northern Ireland. They are a leading provider of Digital and IT Managed Services with long-term clients across both Public and Private Sectors. They emphasize strong core values, diversity, development, and collaboration.

As part of their growth, they seek an experienced Data and Security professional.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the security and protection of customer data. You will work closely with clients to understand their needs and implement effective data protection strategies. You will also provide data security and governance advice to enterprise clients, including product selection and project delivery.

Does this sound like you?

• Proven track record (10+ years) within financial services or similar highly regulated environments, delivering data governance and security projects.

• Customer-facing and consultancy experience at senior/executive levels.

• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

You will ideally possess one or more of the following certifications:

• Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE).

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

• ITIL Foundation certification.

• Other professional certifications such as GDPR Practitioner are a plus.

You will be passionate about data governance, security, and protection, committed to helping safeguard our customers' information.

The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development and learning.

If you would like more information about this opportunity, please contact Stephen Ingram directly.