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Data Security Lead
cyber resilience team – data security service lead
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
the Cyber Resilience team is part of the Digital Technology Group, encompassing:
- Data Security
- Identity & Access Management
- Security Engineering
- IAM Administration
- Privileged Access Management
We work alongside Security Operations and Governance, Risk & Compliance, protecting Arup’s platforms, information, and data.
The Opportunity
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective—where individuality thrives. We harness our strength through diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. Here, you’ll contribute to socially useful work that delivers meaning to Arup, your career, our members, and the communities we serve.
As the Data Security Service Lead, you’ll lead the establishment of Arup’s new Data Security service, defining its:
- Vision
- Operating model
- Roadmap
- Measures of success
Your role will involve:
- Building and guiding a high-performing team
- Establishing clear governance frameworks
- Collaborating with stakeholders across Cyber Resilience to embed data protection into the firm’s operations
- Holding single-point ownership for data security outcomes, including:
- Formulating and implementing a Data Security Plan for sustained operational delivery
- Defining a strategic roadmap covering governance, classification, DLP, encryption, monitoring, and resilience
- Translating strategy into actionable priorities, recommending solutions to complex data risks, and ensuring continuous improvement
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Key strengths to thrive in this role: Deep expertise in data security, classification, DLP, encryption, and data lifecycle protection
- Proficiency in standards & frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls)
- Proven ability to own or lead global enterprise-scale security services
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing both senior leaders and technical teams
- Agility to balance strategic vision and operational delivery
What We Offer You
At Arup, we care deeply about individual success—because our growth is collective. Guided by our shared values, we deliver an attractive total reward package that reflects each member’s contributions.
Why Join Arup?
- Equitable, competitive pay
- A career where you can belong, grow, and thrive
- Support for health & wellbeing
- Lifelong learning and professional development opportunities
- Meaningful impact through dynamic projects
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As a member-owned firm, we reward success professionally and financially:
- Profit share (earnings based on Arup’s collective financial performance)
- Private medical, life, accident, and income protection benefits
- Flexible benefits to support work–life balance and personal needs
We are proud previous winners (IT Team of the Year, UK IT Industry Awards).
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer—we actively foster diversity and inclusion for individuals of all backgrounds:
- Age (within legal limits)
- Gender identity & expression
- Marital status
- Disability & neurotype
- Race, ethnicity, faith, or belief
- Sexual orientation
- Socioeconomic background
- Pregnancy or parental leave status
We celebrate diverse perspectives and create inclusive spaces aligned with our UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our employee networks support:
- Race, ethnicity & cross-cultural collaboration
- Gender equity
- LGBTQ+ inclusion
- Disability advocate initiatives
**A where we all belong, express ourselves, and thrive.
Discuss any requirements for accessibility adjustments during recruitment or role fulfilment—we’re committed to supporting you at every stage.
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