Data Protection Specialist

Data Protection & Insider Threat Specialist

Location: Hybrid / UK-based

Department: Cyber Security

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Head Resourcing is delighted to be working with a financial services client who are looking for a Data Protection & Insider Threat Specialist to join the team. This role focuses on the delivery and continuous improvement of data loss prevention (DLP) and insider threat controls across on-premise and cloud environments.

You'll be part of a collaborative and innovative environment, where technical curiosity is encouraged and every team member is empowered to contribute to strategic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement DLP and insider threat policies to safeguard sensitive data.
• Develop roadmaps and integration plans to enhance security controls.
• Collaborate with both technical and business stakeholders to ensure data protection requirements are well understood and implemented effectively.
• Contribute to strategic planning for Data Protection and Insider Threat, including tool evaluation and selection.
• Identify risks and assess gaps in current security posture; lead initiatives to address them.
• Serve as lead resource on projects aimed at improving security capabilities.
• Design and transition control changes, including support for monitoring and alerting processes.

Required Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with DLP and Insider Threat solutions.
• Deep understanding of data protection processes, technologies, and tools.
• Expert knowledge of the Microsoft Purview suite.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives and deliver results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and IT systems skills.
• Effective communicator, able to navigate complex technical and business environments.
• Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to managing deliverables and personal development.

If you would like to find out more, then please apply to discuss further