Data Protection Engineering - Associate
CompanyBlackRock
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/30/2026
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£54,900
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Description
About This Role
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
Overview
Join our distributed team of cyber security experts, protecting our business and developing exciting capabilities on the frontline of cyber defense. Apply your passion and knowledge of cyber security to assist in the protection of corporate information. This individual will be part of the Cyber Data Protection Engineering team that is responsible for maintaining the tools and systems used to prevent and detect data compromise or loss. This individual will work closely with other members of the Information Security team and partners across the enterprise to ensure the successful delivery of the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program.
The Data Protection Engineering Associate is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining DLP rules, policies and workflows across various tools. They will partner with stakeholders to define DLP strategy and ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements. The associate will troubleshoot system issues as well as keep systems up-to-date with patches and upgrades.
BlackRock is committed to building great Cyber Security careers for our people, and we are looking for an individual with a passion for cyber security defense to continue the growth of our exceptional team.
What The Ideal Candidate Looks Like
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
Overview
Join our distributed team of cyber security experts, protecting our business and developing exciting capabilities on the frontline of cyber defense. Apply your passion and knowledge of cyber security to assist in the protection of corporate information. This individual will be part of the Cyber Data Protection Engineering team that is responsible for maintaining the tools and systems used to prevent and detect data compromise or loss. This individual will work closely with other members of the Information Security team and partners across the enterprise to ensure the successful delivery of the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program.
The Data Protection Engineering Associate is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining DLP rules, policies and workflows across various tools. They will partner with stakeholders to define DLP strategy and ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements. The associate will troubleshoot system issues as well as keep systems up-to-date with patches and upgrades.
BlackRock is committed to building great Cyber Security careers for our people, and we are looking for an individual with a passion for cyber security defense to continue the growth of our exceptional team.
What The Ideal Candidate Looks Like
- 4–5 years of experience as a DLP Engineer, Security Engineer, or related role.
- Hands-on experience with DLP technologies:
- Strong background in DLP rules development and policy configuration.
- Experience executing on a data protection strategy in a large or regulated enterprise
- University Degree. MBA, CISSP, CISM, GCHI, CEH, CCNA, GIAC, or other Cybersecurity certification is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of DLP/UBA concepts.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to exercise sound technical, interpersonal and organizational judgment while evaluating and solving complex problems.
- Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to interact directly with individuals that do not have an IT background.
- Action-oriented attitude and willingness to roll up sleeves.
- Integrity and the highest ethical standards.
- Courage of convictions and the ability to respectfully debate the status quo.
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.