Data Security Specialist

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. 

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.   

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

As a senior member of the team, you will work closely with the Architecture team, the Security Engineering team and DevOps teams to play a key role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive data across an evolving environment. Your responsibilities include:

• Designing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive data protection strategy that aligns with Zero Trust principles.
• Developing and implementing data protection policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Working in conjunction with enterprise architects, product owners and other stakeholders to ensure that data protection is integrated into the design of new applications, processes and technologies. This includes designing access controls for protecting sensitive information, thereby preventing unauthorized access to data.
• Providing expert advice on data handling best practices, including data classification, data loss prevention and incident response.
• Designing and developing Data Loss Prevention solutions and drive the creation of prototypes and proofs of concept.

Qualifications

Must have:

• Bachelor degree in computer science or information security and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in IT security
• Understanding of Zero Trust principles
• Knowledge of data security best practices
• Familiarity with data loss prevention solutions
• Open-minded, enthusiastic, solutions oriented, and a true team player – gaining energy through collaboration with others.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbally.

Nice to have:

• Experience of working in environments involving Agile development
• Understanding of data privacy laws like GDPR

What we offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.