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# Data Security Architect

- **Company:** Proactive.IT Appointments Ltd.
- **Location:** Bampton, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £83,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Storage, Collaborative Software, Cyber Security, Data Discovery, Information Leak Prevention, Data Security, Data Sharing, Windows Servers, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Databases, Data Classification, Mitre Att&ck
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5953459110

## About the Role

* 7+ years of hands-on experience in information security, security engineering, security architecture, or a closely related discipline.

 * 3+ years of experience designing & implementing and/or managing enterprise-scale Data Loss Prevention and data-security capabilities.

 * Proven experience implementing and tuning DLP controls across multiple channels, such as endpoint, email, web, cloud storage, collaboration platforms, SaaS applications, and file-sharing services.

 * Strong technical knowledge of data discovery, data classification, data labelling, information protection, encryption, rights management, and secure data-sharing technologies.

 * Demonstrated success reducing data-security risk by identifying and remediating misconfigurations, inappropriate data-sharing practices and control gaps

 * Proven history of defining and maintaining security standards, policies, processes, and technical patterns within a large corporate environment.

 * Working knowledge of a Microsoft-based cloud and on-premises enterprise environment running Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Windows Server/Client OS, SharePoint, SQL and Azure technologies.

 * Operated as an architect or technical lead on complex projects spanning multiple countries, business units, and cultures.

 * Working knowledge of cybersecurity or privacy frameworks, such as NIST, ISO 27001/27701, MITRE ATT&CK, or comparable methodologies.

 * Familiarity with relevant data-protection regulations and requirements, including GDPR and other applicable regional privacy obligations.