Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst

We're looking for a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst to join our busy Data Security team, to support analysis and reporting work for data loss and insider threat events in Virgin Money. Your role will involve working closely with our Data Security, Incident Response and Business teams to manage events and progress remediation and represents a great opportunity to work with industry-leading tools and security partners, utilising your analytical, technical and communication skills to really make a difference to our customers and colleagues.

Cyber security risks are a key threat to our overall standing, reputation and performance, as evidenced by recent impacts of sophisticated attacks on several high-profile companies and financial institutions. As we seek to grow our profile in an increasingly competitive digital arena, the DLP capability must adapt the strategy to be responsive to these challenges.

The DLP Analyst will support the Bank's security controls for Data Loss Prevention, carrying out assessments of DLP and Insider Threat events, including incident management, escalation and resolution, acting as a liaison with key stakeholders, and be responsible for reporting on current status and trends.

What you'll be doing

• Analysis of DLP and Insider Threat events
• Correlating events to determine if a threat exists
• DLP and Insider Threat solutions, showing a good level of operational knowledge and understanding, with the ability to navigate confidently to get the most from the tool
• Communicating with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation to ensure DLP events are managed effectively to resolution
• Feeding into an improvements programme to improve efficiencies and reduce risk
• IT and Information Security best practice

• Team working and the ability to be self-directed on task completion
• Demonstrating a professional 'can do' attitude and high levels of motivation
• Working under pressure, managing multiple priorities in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment

We need you to have

• Industry related cyber security qualification (e.g. CISSP, CISM) or equivalent practical cyber security experience
• Proven ability to make sound pragmatic decisions and judgements under tight timelines
• Experience with advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques
• Solid skills and experience in Excel
• Self-driven qualities and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to influence and drive change in a collaborative way

• Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more.
• Up to five extra paid well-being days per year .
• 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.
• Market-leading pension.
• Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.
• Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.

And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one.

If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.

Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you'll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking - but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team careers@virginmoney.com Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants. Now the legal bit Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.