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Data Security Lead
Cyber Resilience – Data Security Service Lead
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have defined—and distinguished—our work for over 75 years, shaping a better world through innovative solutions.
About Arup
The Cyber Resilience team, part of the Digital Technology Group, spans:
- Data Security
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Security Engineering
- IAM Administration
- Privileged Access Management
We collaborate closely with Security Operations and Governance, Risk & Compliance to protect Arup’s platforms, information, and data.
The Opportunity
Why the Role Matters
At Arup, individuality thrives within a collective of exceptional talent. Our strength comes from respecting, sharing, and connecting diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.
You’ll have the chance to deliver meaningful, socially impactful work that benefits Arup, your career, our people, clients, and communities alike.
The Role of a Lifetime
As the Data Security Service Lead, your mandate is clear: stand up Arup’s new Data Security service, define its vision, operating model, roadmap, mission, and success measures—then own its delivery across the entire organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and lead the Data Security Service team.
- Establish governance and align with Cyber resilience goals.
- Drive data protection as a core part of how Arup delivers work.
- Assume single-point ownership of data security outcomes.
- Formulate & implement Arup’s Data Security Plan as an operational capability.
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Tangible Accountabilities: ☑ Lead the vision, roadmap, operating model, and success metrics for the Data Security Service. ☑ Translate the Data Security Plan into a clear, multi-year delivery roadmap covering: - Governance - Data classification - Data Loss Prevention (DLP) - Encryption - Monitoring - Resilience
☑ Operate at both strategic and operational levels, bridging gaps between leadership and technical teams. ☑ Influence senior stakeholders, advise on high-risk data challenges, and track progress toward continuous improvement. ☑ Shape priorities, advise on data protection risks, and embed data security as a priority.
Know the scale of our impact? Our Digital Technology team was named UK IT Team of the Year—proof of Arup’s innovative edge.
Is This Role Right for You?
Required expertise and qualifications:
- Deep knowledge of data security—including classification, DLP, encryption, and data lifecycle protection.
- Expertise in standards & frameworks (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls).
- Extraordinary delivery record: Ownership or leadership of global/enterprise-scale security services.
- Masters both strategy (vision-heavy) and execution (tactical delivery).
- Stakeholder management skills—influencing executives while aligning security teams across IT and business domains.
What We Offer You
Career Growth & Reward
Guided by our values, we recognise each member’s value with: ✅ Competitive pay aligned with contribution. ✅ A sense of belonging. We breed trust-based collaboration where creativity and impact thrive. ✅ Learning & development—pioneer new skills through our global training programmes. ✅ Profit share—our member-owned trust model (via Annual Bonus & Long-Term Incentive Schemes) means collective financial success is shared annually.
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Wellbeing & Flexibility
- Tailored private medical insurance.
- Life assurance, Accident insurance & Income Protection.
- Flexible benefit budget: Fund mental health support, wellness activities, family-friendly perks, timeshare or education—priorities are yours.
Purpose & Purpose-Built Culture
- The firm alignment to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Diverse, inclusive culture celebrated through global employee networks (gender equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, disability support etc.).
- Open opportunity: Applications welcomed from anyone—regardless of background, age (within legal limits), gender identity, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, family status etc.
Equal Opportunities Policy: Arup is an equal-opportunity employer, championing diversity and accessibility. If you require adjustments at any recruitment or interview stage, notify us. We’ll support you every step.
The Process
Discover our streamlined application process here. Safety note: We’ll never ask for payment or personal banking details.
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