Data Security Engineer

Location: Hybrid - Edinburgh, Telford or Birmingham office. Expected 1-2 days per week in office, subject to business needs.

Flexible working: All of our roles are open to part-time, job-share and other types of flexibility. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process. You can read more about Phoenix Flex here., As a Senior Data Security Engineer, you'll lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise data protection solutions. You'll be responsible for developing and tuning DLP policies, integrating Microsoft Purview with other security platforms, and improving data security posture across the Phoenix Group. You'll work closely with architecture, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient data security services., * Design, implement, and optimise data security controls using Microsoft Purview stack.

• Integrate Purview with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and other security tools.
• Develop automation scripts and workflows to support data security lifecycle processes.
• Configure and maintain DLP and DAG solutions to protect sensitive data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align controls with business requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex data security issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Support audit and compliance activities with accurate documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team., We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we've advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you., As well as having the opportunity to undertake intellectually challenging and professionally rewarding work, you'll also become part of a highly skilled workforce that will help make the most of your talents and bring the best out of you, ensuring that your contribution is suitably recognised and well rewarded. To help you achieve this we've created a working environment that trusts your judgement and empowers you to take personal responsibility, whilst giving you the space to grow and develop.

• Proven experience engineering data security solutions in complex enterprise environments.
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Purview stack (DLP and related modules).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID for identity-driven data protection.
• Strong understanding of data security principles and governance.
• Demonstrable experience designing and optimising Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions.
• Advantageous: Familiarity with Varonis Data Access Governance.
• Awareness of regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, ISF Standard of Good Practice)., Whatever area you join us in, whatever your background, skills or experience, you'll be working with a dynamic company, in a fast-paced, evolving environment with unparalleled scope and variety of work. Because our business model lends itself directly to further acquisitions, there'll always be plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. In fact, we actively encourage and celebrate career development across the company.

Salary and benefits: £45,000 - £60,000 plus 16% bonus up to 32%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more

We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked. We're Phoenix Group, we're a long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We're a FTSE 100 organisation that is tackling key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050, and we're not done yet., The Phoenix Group - one of the 'UK's Top Employers' for 7 years running - is the largest Life & Pensions consolidator in Europe, operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Germany. With 10 million policyholders and assets under management totalling over £240 billion, we enjoy a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and are a member of the FTSE 100 Index. We're also a rapidly developing business with an acquisitive nature and our future plans present big and exciting opportunities for people who join us., At Phoenix there are no barriers or boundaries - it's simply your abilities that count. We know that an inclusive business makes us stronger and that diverse organisations perform better. Bringing together people with different perspectives, ideas and experiences always leads to better discussions, decisions and results for everyone. In the same vein, creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and appreciated for their unique contribution helps us retain great people., At Phoenix, we've built a hugely successful, well respected and rapidly developing business by putting our people first. We value our employees highly and are always looking for new colleagues to join our talented team. Because we believe attracting, developing, motivating and inspiring exceptional people benefits our customers, our shareholders and ultimately, our performance., Whether it's our London office at Juxon House, located in the heart of the city, overlooking St Paul's Cathedral or our city centre based Edinburgh office, with its stunning views of the Castle or our prestigious office complex in Wythall, set in 42 acres of landscaped grounds - our fantastic facilities really do stand out from the crowd. However, these are just three of a growing number of office-based locations, that now includes the cities and towns of Glasgow, Bristol, Basingstoke, Dublin, Frankfurt and Graz. But rest assured, wherever you are based, you'll benefit from the same excellent career development opportunities, the same outstanding rewards and the same great working environment. And one thing's for sure…you certainly won't be disappointed!