Principal Data Security Lead
Virgin Media/O2
Digital Security and Resilience is responsible for the security, reliability, observability, and operability of our platforms. We are fundamentally forward-thinking, enthusiastic problem solvers. People who thrive in our team are those who love a challenge, constantly evaluate and question in a belonging environment where we value cherished inclusion and diversity. We are aiming for zero manual processes, strong software engineering proficiency, and zero touch security.
Our Data Analytics and Data Democratisation teams are working with cutting-edge technology to transform our company into a digital telecom, and the way we work. We are at an exciting time; expanding our core data enabling capabilities to unleash the value of our company's data assets to drive exceptional customer experience, gain competitive advantage in the marketplace and advancing our journey to cloud.
The Principal Data Security Lead is responsible for architecting and embedding data security controls throughout the development lifecycle as well as driving the Data Security Platform concept to fruition. The role holder must be well versed in understanding data analytics, data democratisation, and data governance concepts as well as security concepts in a hybrid multi-cloud environment, and emerging technology standards and trends. The role holder also owns the data security strategy, design, and engineering to contribute to the development and operation of mature data security solutions in a “need-to-share” environment.
Who we are
The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.
Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.
Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.
Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all
Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.
The must haves
In order to be considered, you must have the following experience:
- Several years experience within Information Security and/or Data Security experience in a team leadership role.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate data security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work productively while remote and communicate effectively in virtual and cross-functional environment.
- Extensive knowledge of protection solutions and technologies for Data Security as well as implementing and managing Data Security solutions
The other stuff we are looking for
We'd also love you to bring;
- Experience with Data Security in Cloud environments.
- Experience utilising security and data governance best-practices for Data Security solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact expertly with a diverse group, executives, managers, and domain experts.
- Have growth mindset, professional curiosity, and the ability to enable yourself in new technologies. Enthusiasm, resilience, and a positive attitude. Thrive by identifying high leverage work and doing it without explicit direction.
What's in it for you
Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.
Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.
Next steps
Once you've applied the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a personality profile test followed by a technical and competency based interview.
If you’ve got any burning questions or require reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please drop the recruiter a note.
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