Senior Cyber Data Protection Specialist

Head Resourcing are 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 or other DLP tools 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