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Data Security Lead
**Data Security Service Lead – Cyber Resilience Team – *Global Remote or Bulgaria ***
Joining Arup
Arup’s shared purpose, values, and collaborative approach have defined the firm for over 75 years, steering us toward a better future.
The Cyber Resilience team, part of the Digital Technology Group, encompasses Data Security, Identity & Access Management, Security Engineering, IAM Administration, and Privileged Access Management. Working closely with Security Operations and Governance, Risk, and Compliance, the team safeguards Arup’s platforms, information, and data—ensuring robust resilience against evolving cyber threats.
The Opportunity
At Arup, you become part of an extraordinary collective—where diversity, respect, and collaboration thrive. Here, individuality is encouraged, and your voice drives meaningful work that impacts:
- Arup itself
- Your own career progression
- Our members
- The clients and communities we serve
This opportunity is for the Data Security Service Lead, a key leadership role in shaping Arup’s future data resilience. In this position, you will:
- Stand up the new Data Security service, defining its vision, operating model, roadmap, and success metrics
- Build, lead the data security team, and establish clear governance frameworks
- Partner with collaborative, cross-functional Cyber teams to embed data protection into core operations and project delivery
You’ll take single-point ownership of data security, blending strategic vision with operational execution. Your key responsibilities include:
- Developing and owning the Data Security Service, covering:
- Vision & long-term strategy
- Operating model & ** measuring success**
- Translating data security initiatives into a prioritised, multi-year roadmap, ensuring alignment with:
- Governance & compliance
- Data classification & protection
- Data loss prevention (DLP)
- Encryption & monitoring
- Resilience planning
- Collaborating with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and business leaders to implement strategies, assess risks, and drive continuous improvement
- Shaping a sustainable and impactful data security culture across Arup
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Did You Know?
Arup’s Digital Technology team has won IT Team of the Year at the Chartered Institute of IT’s UK awards.
Is This Role Right For You?
Before applying, consider whether you have:
✅ Deep expertise in data security, covering:
- Data classification strategies
- DLP (Data Loss Prevention)
- Encryption technologies
- End-to-end data lifecycle protection
✅ A strong foundation in compliance standards and frameworks, such as:
- ISO/IEC 27001
- NIST CSF
- CIS Controls
✅ Proven experience in owning or leading a global or enterprise-scale security service, with a track record of delivering sustained operational excellence in a matrix organisational environment
✅ The ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels, transforming vision into action and driving adoption across complex environments
✅ Outstanding stakeholder management skills, with experience:
- Influencing senior executives and cross-functional teams
- Translating complex security risks into actionable priorities and decisions
What We Offer You
At Arup, every member is prioritised—we invest in your growth so we can grow together.
Guided by our shared values, we offer:
- Competitive pay underpinned by a fair, equitable reward philosophy
- A career where you belong, grow, and thrive through:
- Professional and leadership development
- A vast range of learning opportunities
- Impactful work aligned with Arup’s purpose
- Collective success driven by:
- A unique member-owned trust structure where you have ownership over our direction
- Profit share distributed globally according to firm performance
- World-class well-being support:
- Access to the most competitive benefits package in our sector, including:
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Income protection and accident coverage
- Flexible benefits—tailored to your personal needs
- Policies and practices designed to help you work in a way that works for you
- Access to the most competitive benefits package in our sector, including:
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Different People, Shared Values
We are Arup—an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive culture, where diversity is celebrated, and diverse perspectives drive excellence.
We welcome applications from: -Everyone regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype, faith or belief, sexuality, socioeconomic background, pregnancy, or family leave status.
You belong at Arup because our culture thrives on collaborative excellence. Internally, we support this through employee networks designed to foster inclusivity:
- Race, ethnicity & cross-cultural working
- Gender equity & LGBTQ+ support
- Disability inclusion
- Combatting unconscious bias
We align closely with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, championing equitable workplaces and creating opportunities for everyone.
--- ### Our Commitment to Accessibility We ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments during application or interview—or to perform the role—please notify us in advance. We will support you every step of the way.
Our Application Process
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Apply now to join our team of visionaries shaping data security for a thriving future.
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