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Data Security Engineer
Premierleague · London, UK
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The Premier League is seeking a Data Security Engineer to help build and operate the organisation’s data security capability across Microsoft 365, SaaS, and cloud environments. This is a hands-on engineering role with significant scope for technical ownership and professional growth. The successful candidate will establish foundational data security capabilities from the ground up, a rare opportunity to own a greenfield capability at a high-profile organisation, supporting the Premier League's wider cloud, collaboration, and AI-enabled transformation programmes
This role will focus on implementing and managing data classification, labelling, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) capabilities to improve the visibility, protection, and control of sensitive data across the organisation.
Working within the Information Security team, the role will play a key part in operationalising the Premier League’s newly approved Data Classification Policy and supporting the rollout of modern data protection controls across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with Information Security, IT, Legal, and business stakeholders to translate policy and regulatory requirements into practical technical controls.
Who we are
The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 1.2 billion homes in 189 countries.
Working within the Information Security team, the role will play a key part in operationalising the Premier League’s newly approved Data Classification Policy and supporting the rollout of modern data protection controls across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with Information Security, IT, Legal, and business stakeholders to translate policy and regulatory requirements into practical technical controls.
Who we are
The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 1.2 billion homes in 189 countries.
We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.
The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.