Data Security Lead

Company: Arup
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Overview

Cyber Resilience team within the Digital Technology Group includes Data Security, Identity & Access Management, Security Engineering, IAM Administration, and Privileged Access Management. The team works alongside Security Operations and Governance, Risk and Compliance to protect Arup’s platforms, information and data.

Responsibilities

  • The role provides single‑point ownership for data security outcomes across the organisation by formulating and implementing a Data Security Plan into sustained operational delivery.
  • Own and deliver the Data Security Service, including vision, roadmap, operating model, and success measures.
  • Translate the Data Security Plan into a clear, prioritised, multi‑year delivery roadmap covering governance, classification, DLP, encryption, monitoring, and resilience.
  • Blend strategic leadership with practical impact by working with senior stakeholders and technical teams to turn data security strategy into reality, shaping priorities, advising on complex data risks, tracking progress, and continuously improving how data is protected across its lifecycle.

Qualifications

  • Deep expertise in data security, including data classification, DLP, encryption, and data lifecycle protection.
  • Strong understanding of relevant standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls).
  • Proven experience owning or leading a global or enterprise‑scale security service or capability.
  • Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, turning strategy into sustained delivery.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leaders and technical teams.

Benefits

  • Profit Share and performance‑based incentives as part of a member‑owned organisation, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
  • Competitive, fair and equitable pay plus a comprehensive benefits package that supports health and wellbeing, learning opportunities, and flexible benefits.
  • Private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover, with additional flexible benefits to support individual wellbeing.
  • Access to global profit share scheme and various professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture, covering race, ethnicity, cross‑cultural working, gender equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

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Posted: July 9th, 2026