Data Risk & AI Security | Senior Associate | Cyber Consulting | Advisory

• Support the design and delivery of data risk and data classification programmes, including discovery, scoping, and rollout. 

• Perform data discovery and sensitivity assessments across structured and unstructured data estates. 

• Support data protection and privacy risk assessments, including DPIA inputs and data flow analysis. 

• Contribute to the development of data handling, retention, and information protection controls. 

• Support implementations and assessments of Microsoft Purview, including: 

• Data discovery and classification 

• Sensitivity labels and information protection 

• Insider risk and data loss prevention 

• Support clients using data security and classification platforms such as Varonis or equivalent technologies. 

• Assist in defining operating models, governance structures, and control frameworks around data security tooling. 

• Support AI readiness and AI risk assessments, focusing on data quality, data provenance, and access controls. 

• Contribute to M365 Copilot readiness assessments, focusing on data exposure, oversharing risk, and control design. 

• Support AI governance and EU AI Act readiness activities from a data and security perspective. 

• Produce high-quality, client-ready deliverables including presentations, risk registers, and implementation roadmaps. 

• Support client workshops and stakeholder sessions. 

• Stay informed on emerging trends across data security, AI risk, and regulation. 

Your profile: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Management, Data Analytics, or related field. 

• 3+ years’ experience in one or more of the following: 

• Data security or data protection 

• Data classification and information protection 

• Data governance or data risk 

• Cybersecurity consulting or internal security roles 

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview and/or Varonis (or similar data security platforms) is highly desirable. 

• Strong understanding of data protection and privacy principles, particularly in relation to unstructured data. 

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 environments and collaboration tools. 

• Exposure to AI, analytics, or Copilot-type technologies is beneficial but not required. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing structured, client-facing outputs. 

• Comfortable working across multiple engagements and collaborating with cross-functional teams 

You will join a fast-growing practice working at the intersection of data security, AI enablement, and regulation. This role offers hands-on experience with market-leading data security technologies and a clear pathway into AI Security & Data Risk specialism as the regulatory and technology landscape evolves.