Data Protection Engineer
We are seeking a Data Protection Engineer to help design, implement and maintain secure, resilient solutions that protect personal and sensitive information across a complex technology environment. You will work closely with security, infrastructure, software engineering, compliance and data teams to strengthen privacy controls, reduce risk and support the responsible use of data. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact technical initiatives while helping embed data protection principles into platforms, applications and operational processes.
Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining data protection, encryption, key management, access control, data loss prevention and monitoring capabilities. You will assess systems and data flows, identify vulnerabilities, support privacy and security impact assessments, and recommend practical improvements. You will also help define technical standards, automate compliance and security controls, investigate incidents, support remediation activities and maintain clear documentation for audits and internal governance. The role may involve contributing to data retention, deletion, classification, pseudonymisation and secure transfer solutions, as well as reviewing new technologies and architectures for privacy and security risks.
We are looking for experience in data protection engineering, information security, cloud security, privacy engineering or a related discipline. You should have a strong understanding of encryption, identity and access management, secure software development, network security and data governance, together with hands-on experience using cloud platforms, security tooling, scripting or infrastructure-as-code. Familiarity with relevant privacy and security frameworks and regulations, such as GDPR, ISO 27001 or NIST, would be advantageous. Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to explain technical risks clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. A relevant degree or equivalent practical experience is preferred.
Data Protection Engineer
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