Information Protection Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an Information Protection Specialist to support the protection of sensitive information and the secure use of collaboration technologies across a global organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with business, security, and technology stakeholders to implement and operate effective information protection controls that mitigate risk while supporting business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation and operation of information protection controls.
• Assist with data classification and information handling initiatives.
• Help reduce the risk of sensitive information being shared or handled inappropriately.
• Investigate and analyse potential information protection events and support appropriate follow‑up.
• Contribute to improvements in data governance and information management processes.
• Support secure collaboration and the responsible adoption of AI‑enabled capabilities.
• Work with business users to understand requirements and provide practical guidance.
• Participate in security initiatives, improvement activities and technology projects.
• Prepare reporting, metrics, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to compliance, assurance and audit activities.

Required profile

• Minimum three years of relevant professional experience in areas such as cybersecurity, data protection, information management, IT operations, risk, compliance or incident response.
• Working knowledge of information classification and handling practices.
• Understanding of data protection and information security controls.
• Familiarity with security monitoring, incident investigation and response processes.
• Knowledge of identity and access management principles.
• Experience with cloud‑based productivity and collaboration platforms.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications are expected.

Required skills

• Microsoft certifications
• Cloud‑based productivity and collaboration platforms
• Identity and access management
• Security monitoring
• Incident investigation
• Incident response
• AI security and governance principles

What we offer

• International work environment and culture.
• Great learning and development opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangement after probation.