Senior Cyber Data Protection Specialist

Job Description

Business Unit / Team: Chief Operating OfficeSalary range: £40,000 - £54,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefitsLive up to your potential. Live a life more Virgin.Our TeamWorking in Security Operations is a big deal as we play a key role in keeping Virgin Money safe. Were on an exciting journey with a big vision as we grow our team to enhance our security and cyber operations.Were a diverse bunch who love what we do and ensure we have fun along the way. Were seeking curious, technical geniuses who love to ask ‘what if and are ready to help drive our operations forwards, working in a crucial role with responsibility for deliveryof the Banks data loss prevention and data protection security controls across on premise and cloud infrastructure. You will get the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, developing, implementing and operationalising the Banks data protectionstrategy.What youll be doing• Providing specialist knowledge in Cyber Security Data Protection and Insider Threat, with a deep understanding of associated security controls• Designing and implementation of data protection and insider threat policies to help protect the Banks data• Integration planning to improve control landscape• Applying your SME understanding of data protection technologies• Communicating and collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to ensure the data loss prevention requirements are articulated and understood• Feeding into the Banks strategic direction for Data Loss and Insider Threat, including identification and development of suitable tools to support• Identifying and risk assessing any gaps in current security posture, determining the appropriate response• Taking the lead in continuous improvements programmes to enhance processes and reduce risk, and improve efficiency as you keep the customer at the heart• Providing advice on appropriate Data Protection controls across technical disciplines• Building strong relationships as you work closely with security technology vendors to identify and progress control improvements, and perform issue remediation• Design of control changes, including working directly with Detect & Respond areas to handover monitoring and alerting requirementsWe need you to have• Experience of data loss Prevention and Insider Threat solutions, with the ability to operate as an SME and provide support to develop existing team members• Proven strong analytical, problem solving and technical IT system skills• Expertise in effective communication and resolving complex situations.• Drive to manage your own deliverables and development.• Ability to lead complex technical improvements and innovations• Expert knowledge of a data loss prevention and/or insider threat tools such as Broadcom DLP, or Proofpoint• Expert knowledge and experience of the Microsoft Purview suite• Expert knowledge of data loss prevention and insider threat processes• Strong, resilient mindset, with the ability to work under pressure and deliver to requirementsIts a bonus if you have but not essential• Industry related security qualification (e.g. CISSP, CISM) or equivalent practical security experienceRed Hot Rewards• Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if Part–Time) plus the option to buy more • Up to five extra paid well-being days per year • 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt • Market-leading pension • Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance • Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness • Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows)And theres no waiting around, youll enjoy these benefits from day one.Feeling insatiably curious about this role Apply as soon as you can. If were lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out.Were all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you.Say hello to Virgin MoneyWere making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UKs best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we`re a workforce to be reckoned with. Were putting the full power of our experiencebehind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in peoples lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, ‘Making You Happier About Money, underpins everything we do. We believe in doing bankingdifferently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work.Be yourself at Virgin MoneyOur purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. Were committed to creating an inclusive culture wherecolleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard.As a Disability Confident Leader, were committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition teamNow the legal bitLiving A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but well need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.If youre successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regimeand Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - well ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, youll be subject to periodic employment checks.