Senior Data Security Engineer
We are seeking a Senior Data Security Engineer to help protect sensitive information across a complex, cloud-enabled technology environment. In this role, you will design, implement and continuously improve data security controls covering data at rest, in transit and in use. You will work closely with infrastructure, software engineering, architecture, risk and compliance teams to embed security into platforms, applications and operational processes.
Your responsibilities will include defining data protection standards, encryption and key-management practices, data loss prevention controls, access policies and secure data-handling procedures. You will assess security risks across databases, data lakes, warehouses, APIs and third-party services, and recommend practical improvements based on business and regulatory requirements. You will also support security architecture reviews, threat modelling, vulnerability remediation and incident investigations involving data exposure or unauthorised access. The role will involve developing monitoring and alerting capabilities, analysing security events, documenting findings and contributing to security metrics and reporting.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience in data security engineering, information security or a closely related discipline, with strong knowledge of encryption technologies, identity and access management, secrets management, cloud security and data classification. Experience with major cloud platforms, security monitoring tools, DLP solutions, databases and infrastructure-as-code will be valuable. You should be comfortable scripting or automating security processes using languages such as Python, PowerShell or Bash, and have a clear understanding of relevant security frameworks and privacy principles. Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to explain technical risks to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. Professional security certifications or equivalent practical experience are desirable.
Senior Data Security Engineer
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