Lead Data Security Engineer

Safeguard the future‑lead data protection with precision, compliance, and strategic oversight.

Proclinical is seeking a LDSE to play a pivotal role in ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance across digital platforms. In this role, you will design and implement data classification and protection strategies, enforce policies for secure data handling, and conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities. This position requires a proactive approach to maintaining compliance with international standards and regulatory frameworks while optimizing operational efficiency.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location or hold an EU passport.

• Design and maintain data classification and protection frameworks based on sensitivity and criticality. Implement and enforce policies for data handling, encryption, and access controls.
• Conduct comprehensive data risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities such as unauthorized access, breaches, and data loss.
• Develop mitigation strategies to uphold data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
• Oversee the lifecycle of digital records, from creation and storage to archiving and secure disposal, ensuring compliance with internal policies and international standards.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and industry‑specific standards.
• Optimize compliance configurations and implement best practices using Microsoft Purview compliance features, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), eDiscovery, Insider Risk Management, and Information Governance.

• Strong understanding of risk management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for non‑technical audiences.
• Familiarity with control frameworks such as ISO 27001, CIS Controls, NIST, or IEC‑62443.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive data.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• Technical risk management certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate) is a plus.
• Applied skills in retention, eDiscovery, and Communication Compliance within Microsoft Purview are advantageous.

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