Data Security Consultant

Who we are

Billigence is a boutique data consultancy with global reach, transforming the way organisations work with data. We use proven, cutting-edge technologies to design, tailor and implement advanced Business Intelligence solutions across Cloud Data Warehousing, Visualisation, Data Science and Engineering, and Data Governance.

About the role

We are looking for an experiencedData Security Consultant / Security Lead to join a client’s data security transformation programme.

This is ahands-on leadership role, where you will be responsible for leading an8-person Data Security team while also providing hands-on expertise across data security, data privacy and governance.

You will work closely withsenior business, security, data, privacy and technology stakeholders, taking ownership of security workstreams, coordinating delivery and helping strengthen the organisation’s overall data security approach.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Strong experience inData Security and Data Governance
• Provenleadership experience, ideally managing or leading a security/data security team
• Experience leading a team of around8 or more people
• Strong understanding ofPII, sensitive data and data classification
• Experience implementingdata security policies, standards and controls
• Experience withaccess governance and data protection
• Good understanding ofGDPR and Data Privacy
• Experience identifying and managingsecurity, privacy and data risks
• Experience working withData Owners, Data Stewards, Security and Technology teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Confidence engaging withsenior stakeholders
• Ability to manage priorities, coordinate resources and drive delivery
• Ability to work independently andhit the ground running

What you´ll be doing

• Lead and manage an 8-person Data Security team
• Set priorities, allocate work and coordinate team delivery
• Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to security team members
• Act as a senior escalation point for Data Security matters
• Lead data security workstreams and ensure delivery against programme objectives
• Work with business, security, data, privacy and technology stakeholders
• Develop and implementData Security and Governance frameworks
• Define and improvedata security policies, standards and controls
• Identify and classifyPII and sensitive data
• Supportdata access and security governance
• Identify security and privacy risks and drive remediation
• Support GDPR, privacy and security assessments
• Work with technical teams to understanddata flows and how sensitive data is processed
• Work with Data Owners and Data Stewards to improve security and governance maturity
• Run workshops and present recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Produce security documentation, processes and operating procedures
• Help embed strongData Security, Privacy and Governance practices across the organisation

Inclusion and equal opportunities

We are an equal-opportunity, inclusive employer. We consider all applicants fairly and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Interested?

If you are a Data Security Consultant with strong data experience and can start ASAP, we would love to hear from you. Apply now, or contact Billigence UK Recruitment at UK.Recruitment@Billigence.com for more information.