Security Consultant-Data Security
We are seeking a Security Consultant – Data Security to help organisations protect sensitive information, strengthen their security posture and manage evolving data-related risks. You will work with stakeholders across technology, risk, compliance and business teams to assess current controls, identify vulnerabilities and recommend practical, risk-based improvements. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of security initiatives, from data protection strategy and governance through to implementation of technical and procedural controls.
Your responsibilities will include conducting data security and privacy risk assessments; reviewing data flows, classification schemes, retention requirements and access controls; and supporting the design and implementation of data loss prevention, encryption, monitoring and information governance solutions. You will help develop security policies, standards, procedures and guidance, while ensuring that recommendations align with relevant regulatory obligations and recognised industry frameworks. You will also support security reviews of systems, applications, suppliers and projects, document findings, track remediation activity and provide clear reports to technical and senior audiences.
The successful candidate will have experience in data security, information security consulting, security risk management or a closely related discipline. You should understand data protection principles, identity and access management, threat and vulnerability management, cloud security and common security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or CIS. Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear business recommendations. Relevant professional qualifications or certifications in information security, privacy, risk or audit are desirable. You will be organised, commercially aware and comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
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