Looking to hire a Data & Application Security Manager who will lead the organization's data security strategy and secure its expanding Azure cloud environment.
What We're Looking For -
This role is ideal for a Data Security Leader who can own and drive a security programme, rather than a traditional Microsoft 365 engineer or a purely managerial profile. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the organisation's data security roadmap while remaining technically involved in its execution.
This is a critical role for a candidate who combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise, particularly in Data Classification, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Microsoft Purview, and Azure Security.
Key Responsibilities
Data Security Programme Leadership
- Lead the end-to-end rollout of the organisation's data classification, labelling, and DLP programme.
- Design and implement data governance and protection frameworks using Microsoft Purview.
- Drive user adoption and manage organisational change across multiple business units.
- Engage senior stakeholders and leadership to secure buy-in and champion data security initiatives.
- Align data protection strategies with the organisation's growing AI and data transformation agenda.
Azure & Cloud Security
- Own security architecture and controls for the organisation's Azure IaaS environment.
- Secure Azure landing zones and ensure cloud security best practices are embedded from day one.
- Define and implement security technologies, policies, and governance within Azure.
- Ensure consistency between on-premises and cloud security controls.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading a Data Classification, Sensitivity Labelling, and DLP programme from strategy through implementation.
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (highly preferred) or equivalent data security platforms.
- Solid background in Azure Security, including landing zones, cloud governance, and security controls.
- Experience with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and the broader Microsoft Security stack.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence leaders, manage resistance, and drive business adoption.
- Experience within government, regulated, or highly security-conscious environments is advantageous.
