Security Engineer- 6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid in Manchester Contract Type: Initial 6 month contract (Inside IR35)Rate: £500 per dayLocation: Hybrid in Manchester Role Overview A Data Security andamp; Cloud Engineer is responsible for protecting sensitive data across the organisation by implementing Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) capabilities, including data discovery, classification, and monitoring across structured and unstructured environments. They play a key role in ensuring data is securely managed across cloud and on-premises platforms, with strong controls around access, governance, and compliance. The role combines hands-on engineering with data security and regulatory responsibilities, including Kubernetes-based deployments, automation, and alignment with data protection standards such as GDPR. Working closely with security, cloud, and engineering teams, they ensure data security controls are scalable, automated, and Embedded into modern platforms and workflows, while continuously improving visibility, compliance, and risk management across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Data Discovery andamp; Classification (DSPM) Perform structured and unstructured data discovery, classification, and scanning across databases, data lakes, and file systems to support Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). Data Protection andamp; Compliance Implementation Implement and maintain data privacy controls aligned with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, en