Data Security Consultant

Data Security Consultant SC Cleared - £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 Active SC Clearance Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview in real ..... full job details .....