Overview
We are supporting a Tier One Bank on a major Data Security Programme, seeking a highly capable Technology Lead to operate at the intersection of Data Engineering and Cyber Security.
This is a critical role acting as the technical bridge between both functions-ensuring alignment, clarity, and high-quality delivery across complex, data-driven security initiatives.
You will combine hands‑on technical depth with strong stakeholder engagement, providing oversight, challenge, and direction to ensure solutions are both secure by design and data-driven by default.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the technical liaison between Data Engineering and Cyber Security teams
* Provide end‑to‑end technical oversight across initiatives spanning both domains
* Translate complex requirements between teams, ensuring shared understanding and delivery alignment
* Review and validate architecture, designs, and implementations from both data and security perspectives
* Drive secure data architecture principles, ensuring controls are embedded across pipelines and platforms
* Support programme delivery by identifying risks, dependencies, and technical gaps early
* Facilitate technical workshops, design reviews, and cross‑team collaboration sessions
* Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, regulatory expectations, and security policies
* Contribute to the definition of best practices for data security, governance, and engineering integration
Key Skills & Experience
* Strong experience operating as a Technical Lead/Architect/Senior Analyst across both Data Engineering and Cyber Security domains
* Deep understanding of data platforms (eg cloud data lakes, warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines)
* Strong knowledge of cyber security principles, particularly in data protection, IAM, encryption, and monitoring
* Experience working on data security or data protection programmes within large, regulated organisations
* Ability to confidently engage with engineers, architects, and security specialists
* Proven ability to translate between technical disciplines and align stakeholders
* Experience working within financial services or highly regulated environments
* Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and their security models
Desirable Experience
* Exposure to Data Security Fabric/Zero Trust Data architectures
* Knowledge of tools such as IBM Guardium, Microsoft Purview, Collibra, or similar
* Experience with AI/advanced analytics security considerations
* Understanding of regulatory frameworks (eg GDPR, FCA expectations, BCBS 239)
Why This Role?
* Work on a high-impact, enterprise-wide data security programme within a Tier One Bank
* Play a pivotal role bridging two of the most critical technology functions
* Opportunity to shape how data and security collaborate at scale
* Hybrid working model with strong on‑site collaboration in Sheffield
Summary
This role is ideal for a technically credible, commercially aware Technology Lead who thrives in complex environments and can bring together data engineering and cyber security to deliver secure, scalable outcomes.
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