Data Security Engineer

Data Security EngineerManchester£620 per day Inside IR353 days onsite 2 remoteUntil 30th July 2026 initially

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer to join their team on a long-term engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at scale, helping shape and enhance the organisation's Data Security capabilities across a complex and evolving technology estate.

The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of at least one DSPM platform:
Varonis, Cyera, BigID, or similar.The RoleThe successful candidate will be instrumental in strengthening the organisation's data security posture. This involves scanning diverse environments to identify sensitive data, implementing remediation measures, and automating escalation and remediation workflows. The role also provides the opportunity to influence platform strategy, drive cloud-native adoption, and deliver meaningful improvements across multiple security domains.What You'll Be Working OnEnhancing data security platform and scanning infrastructure

Designing and delivering Data Security services with engineering teams

Supporting the adoption of modern cloud-native architectures

Ensuring Data Security and cloud infrastructure follow latest security patterns

Identifying sensitive data and implementing automated remediation pathwaysWhat We're Looking ForExpert knowledge of at least one DSPM platform:
Varonis, Cyera, BigID, or similar

Strong hands-on experience across DLP, Data Privacy, DSPM/CSPM, SIEM, and vulnerability management

Proficiency with Helm, Kubernetes/Open Shift, Docker, and multi-environment deployments

Experience scanning structured/unstructured data sources (SMB, Confluence, Jira)
Strong scripting (Python or similar) and SQL skills

Solid cloud experience with AWS and/or Azure Good understanding of data classification, retention, deletion, and privacy automation

Strong Linux CLI and troubleshooting capability

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