Data Protection Engineer (Cybersecurity) - Global Pharmaceutical Firm - Fully Remote/ Hybrid
£70,000 - £90,000 + Annual Bonus & Benefits
About the Role
Robert Half have partnered with a 175-year-old global healthcare/Pharma business who now employ close to 13,000 people worldwide.
They are looking for a talented Cybersecurity Data Protection Engineer to help safeguard sensitive organisational data across their technology environments. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced data protection controls that secure data at rest, in transit, and in use.
You will play a key role in embedding security-by-design principles across cloud, infrastructure, and application environments, working closely with cross-functional engineering and security teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Design and implement data protection technologies including encryption, tokenisation, and data masking
2. Manage cryptographic services, Key Management Services (KMS), and secrets management platforms
3. Implement and maintain Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls across endpoints, networks, cloud platforms, and SaaS applications
4. Ensure secure data handling across cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures
5. Partner with engineering teams to embed data protection into application architecture and CI/CD pipelines
6. Support compliance initiatives including GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC 2
7. Conduct data-focused risk assessments and threat modelling
8. Monitor and respond to data-related security incidents and alerts
9. Develop and maintain data protection standards, policies, and technical documentation
10. Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry best practices
Required Skills & Experience
11. Minimum 4+ years' experience in cybersecurity, information security, or data protection engineering
12. Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
13. Hands-on experience with some of:
14. Data classification and DLP technologies
15. Cloud security tooling (e.g. Microsoft Purview, Microsoft DLP, CASB solutions)
16. Strong understanding of:
17. Encryption and cryptographic controls
18. Access control and security architecture principles
19. Risk management methodologies
20. Experience working within cloud security shared responsibility models
21. Working knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM)
22. Experience supporting security monitoring, incident response, and investigations
23. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desirable / Preferred Experience
24. Experience working within large-scale or regulated healthcare environments
25. Knowledge of secure software development practices and DevSecOps tooling
26. Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, etc.)
27. Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CSSP, AWS, Azure
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.