Application Security Manager

Looking to hire a Data & Application Security Manager who will lead the organizations data security strategy and secure its expanding Azure cloud environment.

What Were Looking For -

This role is ideal for a Data Security Leader who can own and drive a security programme, rather than a traditional Microsoft 365 engineer or a purely managerial profile. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the organisations data security roadmap while remaining technically involved in its execution.

This is a critical role for a candidate who combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise, particularly in Data Classification, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Microsoft Purview, and Azure Security.

Key Responsibilities

Data Security Programme LeadershipLead the end-to-end rollout of the organisations data classification, labelling, and DLP programme.Design and implement data governance and protection frameworks using Microsoft Purview.Drive user adoption and manage organisational change across multiple business units.Engage senior stakeholders and leadership to secure buy-in and champion data security initiatives.Align data protection strategies with the organisations growing AI and data transformation agenda.Azure & Cloud SecurityOwn security architecture and controls for the organisations Azure IaaS environment.Secure Azure landing zones and ensure cloud security best practices are embedded from day one.Define and implement security technologies, policies, and governance within Azure.Ensure consistency between on-premises and cloud security controls.