Data Security Architect & Engineer

Salary: £95,000 - 130,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are seeking experienced data security professionals with a strong background in architecture and engineering.
• We want experience supporting the design, implementation, and testing of data security solutions.
• We value the ability to maintain and operate technology.
• We are looking for candidates who can define data security use cases, functional and non-functional requirements, and technical specifications.
• We expect familiarity with data discovery, data access governance, data classification, data loss prevention, encryption, data masking, monitoring, and compliance requirements.
• We want experience defining next-generation use cases covering data security posture management and AI use cases.
• We are looking for experience creating high-level and low-level designs aligned to business objectives and cybersecurity standards such as NIST and ISO 27001.
• We value experience producing architecture diagrams, defining dependencies, and specifying system requirements for performance.
• We want experience integrating workflows with third-party systems and security tools, including SIEM solutions, data discovery and classification tools, and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
• We expect experience defining RACI matrices for operating and maintaining solution infrastructure.
• We want experience supporting technical documentation and process documentation for data security implementations.
• We are looking for hands-on implementation experience, including installing components in on-premises and cloud environments.
• We value experience configuring cloud-based elements, scripting or coding plug-ins and extensions, and deploying agents for DLP scanning.
• We want experience integrating data security solutions with enterprise applications, directories, cloud applications, and third-party data repositories.
• We expect experience implementing API integrations and reverse proxy architectures with cloud services.
• We want experience implementing, fine-tuning, and managing DLP policies.
• We value collaboration with IT infrastructure teams to address prerequisites and dependencies before deployment.
• We want experience executing unit, integration, functional, and non-functional testing and troubleshooting data security issues.
• We expect post-implementation support experience, including hyper-care and advanced troubleshooting.
• We want experience conducting knowledge transfer and technical training for client data security teams.
• A bachelors degree, or equivalent, in Computer Science or Engineering is desirable.
• We prefer candidates with strong client relationship and engagement delivery experience.
• We want strong interpersonal and relationship skills.
• We value broad enterprise data security knowledge across data classification, DLP, encryption, data masking, data governance, and data privacy.
• We want experience building data security strategies that integrate into enterprise architectures.
• We prefer experience in digital transformation environments supporting data security architecture with Microsoft cloud-native and hybrid solutions.
• We value understanding of data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA, data governance frameworks, and emerging trends in data security.
• We welcome exposure to DevOps tools and repositories such as Git, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, and Ansible.
• We want experience designing role-based access control and data access governance within Microsoft environments.
• We value experience with data-centric security, zero trust data access, and cloud-native data protection.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIPP/E, or Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities:

• We support the definition of data security use cases, functional and non-functional solution requirements, and technical specifications.
• We support the design of data security solutions by creating high-level and low-level designs aligned with business objectives and cybersecurity standards.
• We create high-level and low-level system architecture diagrams with technical descriptions of each component.
• We define dependencies needed to implement solutions, including network rules, server resources, and storage requirements.
• We define system specifications to support optimal performance.
• We integrate workflows with third-party systems and security tools, including SIEM solutions, data discovery and classification tools, and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
• We define RACI matrices to operate and maintain solution infrastructure components.
• We support the development of technical documentation and process documentation for data security implementations.
• We support implementing data security solutions by installing components in on-premises and cloud environments.
• We configure cloud-based elements and develop scripts or code for plug-ins and extensions.
• We install and configure servers for data discovery and deploy agents for DLP scanning across endpoints and network devices.
• We integrate data security solutions with enterprise applications, directories, cloud applications, and third-party data repositories.
• We configure and implement API integrations and reverse proxy architectures with cloud services.
• We implement, fine-tune, and manage DLP policies to address business requirements and minimise false positives.
• We collaborate with IT infrastructure teams to address prerequisites and dependencies before deployment.
• We execute unit, integration, functional, and non-functional testing for data security solutions.
• We troubleshoot issues such as data access failures, policy conflicts, and data protection errors in coordination with vendors.
• We provide post-implementation services, including hyper-care support and advanced troubleshooting.
• We conduct knowledge transfer to client data security teams through technical training sessions.

Technologies:

• AI
• API
• Ansible
• Azure
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Docker
• Fine-tuning
• Git
• Support
• Jenkins
• Kubernetes
• Network
• Security
• Architect
• Matrix
• RBAC

More:

We are Deloitte, part of our Technology and Transformation practice, and we are focused on cyber security as a business challenge as well as a technical one. We are seeking experienced Data Security professionals to help us shape strategies and transform the management of cyber risk for our clients. You will join a cyber practice of more than 450 people in the UK and a wider Technology and Transformation practice of 7,500 people. We are based in London with hybrid working, giving you flexibility to work across our local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites, and remotely depending on role requirements. We offer coaching and support for returners coming back after a career break of two years or more, and we are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, feels supported, and can grow. Our focus is on purpose-driven work, collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous development so you can build your career and make an impact that matters.

last updated 34 week of 2026