Data Security Consultant

Data Security Consultant - £450/day via Umbrella - 6 Month Contract - Birmingham - Hybrid - SCC Flex Contract

We are seeking an experienced Data Security Consultant to support our clients in designing and delivering pragmatic, business-aligned data security and governance outcomes. This Data Security Consultant role is advisory and client-facing, focusing on risk, regulation, and real-world adoption rather than tool-only implementations.

Your responsibilities as the Data Security Consultant:

• Advise clients on data security, data governance, and information protection strategies aligned to business risk and regulatory requirements
• Design and deliver Microsoft Purview solutions
• Translate regulatory and GRC requirements (eg GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, data residency and retention) into practical, defensible data security controls
• Conduct data risk assessments, gap analyses, and control reviews across Microsoft 365 and wider data estates
• Support clients with policy design, operating models, and control frameworks for data protection and governance
• Act as a trusted advisor, constructively challenging assumptions and influencing senior stakeholders
• Produce clear, executive-ready deliverables including risk assessments, recommendations, roadmaps, and design documentation

As a successful Data Security Consultant, you will have:

• A strong background in GRC, information security, or data protection
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview in real enterprise or client environments
• Solid understanding of data protection and privacy principles, including GDPR
• Proven experience translating risk and compliance requirements into technical controls
• Confidence engaging with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
• The ability to balance risk, usability, and commercial realities
• Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, ISO 27701, CAF, or DSPT
• Relevant certifications such as ISO 27001, CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft Security

If you are a Data Security Consultant looking for a high-impact hybrid contract in Birmingham where you can shape meaningful data security and governance outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today professional references required.

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