Billigence
Data Security Consultant
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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 experienced Data Security Consultant / Security Lead to join a client’s data security transformation programme.
This is a hands-on leadership role, where you will be responsible for leading an 8-person Data Security team while also providing hands-on expertise across data security, data privacy and governance.
You will work closely with senior 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 in Data Security and Data Governance
- Proven leadership experience, ideally managing or leading a security/data security team
- Experience leading a team of around 8 or more people
- Strong understanding of PII, sensitive data and data classification
- Experience implementing data security policies, standards and controls
- Experience with access governance and data protection
- Good understanding of GDPR and Data Privacy
- Experience identifying and managing security, privacy and data risks
- Experience working with Data Owners, Data Stewards, Security and Technology teams
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
- Ability to manage priorities, coordinate resources and drive delivery
- Ability to work independently and hit the ground running
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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 implement Data Security and Governance frameworks
- Define and improve data security policies, standards and controls
- Identify and classify PII and sensitive data
- Support data access and security governance
- Identify security and privacy risks and drive remediation
- Support GDPR, privacy and security assessments
- Work with technical teams to understand data 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 strong Data Security, Privacy and Governance practices across the organisation
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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.
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