Cyber Platforms Engineer - Information Protection, Milton Keynes

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cyber Platforms Engineer to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and ongoing management of the Groups data governance, information protection and compliance capabilities. Operating at the intersection of data, security and compliance, the role ensures that organisational data is discoverable, appropriately classified, protected, and used in line with regulatory and business requirements across Microsoft 365, Azure and wider data platforms.

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Key Responsibilities:
Data Governance & Management
Design and manage Microsoft Purview Data Map, Data Catalogue, and governance frameworks
Register, classify, and scan data sources across cloud, SaaS, and on-premises environments
Maintain accurate metadata, taxonomy, and business glossary
Establish data lineage to provide visibility of data flows
Define ownership and accountability with data owners and stewards
Information Protection & Security
Design and implement sensitivity labelling across M365 and Azure
Deploy auto-labelling to identify and protect sensitive data (e.g. personal or financial)
Implement and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls
Embed information protection into business processes and user workflows
Risk, Compliance & Assurance
Configure and manage Microsoft Purview compliance capabilities (e.g. Compliance Manager, Insider Risk)
Support regulatory requirements such as GDPR
Contribute to audits, risk assessments, and control reviews
Monitor and report on data protection posture and control effectiveness
Automation & Continuous Improvement
Develop automation using APIs, scripting, and tooling to improve efficiency
Integrate Purview with wider security and data platforms
Produce reporting and dashboards on data risk and control performance
Identify opportunities to improve data governance maturity
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with Cyber, Data, Architecture, and business teams
Provide guidance on data protection and best practice
Drive awareness and adoption of information protection controls
Support development of policies, standards, and procedures
Experience & Skills Required:
Essential:
Experience in data governance, information protection, or cloud security
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (or similar tooling)
Experience delivering security or compliance controls in M365 and/or Azure
Desirable:
Experience in regulated or large-scale xcswzye environments
Strong knowledge of data classification, lifecycle, and governance principles
Understanding of identity and access control (e.g. Entra ID, RBAC)
Experience across structured and unstructured data
Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Python, KQL)
Qualifications
Relevant technical qualifications or equivalent experience.
Microsoft certifications (e.g. SC-400, AZ-500, DP-203, AZ-305)
Experience with Azure data services (e.g. Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks)
Experience integrating data governance with broader security platforms
Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.?