Technology at Primark
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The DLP Platform Owner & Policy Lead is responsible for end-to-end management and strategic direction of the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) platform, leveraging Microsoft Purview and Zscaler to deliver robust, enterprise-grade data protection. This role acts as the primary point of contact for the DLP platform lifecycle, vendor and partner coordination, policy governance, and KPI reporting. The DLP Platform Owner & Policy Lead works closely with cross-functional stakeholders—including compliance, legal, business units, and the Security Operations Centre (SOC)—to uphold and continuously improve data security standards.
Job DescriptionWhat you'll do
Own and lead the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) platform strategy and lifecycle, managing Microsoft Purview and Zscaler environments to ensure security, performance, and operational excellence.
Drive DLP governance and policy management, developing, reviewing, and enhancing policies to align with regulatory requirements, business objectives, and evolving cyber risks.
Act as the technical lead and key stakeholder for DLP platforms, coordinating with vendors, third-party partners, auditors, and internal teams to deliver new capabilities and platform improvements.
Provide leadership for DLP operations and incident management, serving as the escalation point for complex incidents and ensuring effective response, investigation, and continuous improvement.
Manage and mentor DLP resources, providing oversight, guidance, and support to DLP Analysts and Engineers to ensure effective policy enforcement and platform administration.
Deliver executive reporting and performance insights, defining KPIs, producing management reports, and presenting recommendations that strengthen data protection and reduce organisational risk.
What you'll bring
Proven experience managing enterprise DLP platforms, particularly Microsoft Purview and Zscaler, with strong expertise in policy governance, platform administration, and data protection controls.
Strong knowledge of data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements, with the ability to translate business and legal requirements into effective DLP policies and controls.
Experience working with vendors, technology partners, and managed service providers, driving platform enhancements, integrations, and successful service delivery.
Demonstrated incident management expertise, including collaboration with Security Operations teams to investigate, escalate, and resolve data security incidents.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences and build strong cross-functional relationships.
Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation abilities, capable of producing meaningful KPI reporting and presenting actionable insights to senior leadership.
About Primark
At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.
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Skills Required
- Proven experience managing enterprise DLP platforms, particularly Microsoft Purview and Zscaler.
- Strong knowledge of data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with vendors, technology partners, and managed service providers.
- Demonstrated incident management expertise and collaboration with Security Operations teams.
- Experience managing and mentoring DLP analysts and engineers.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation abilities, including defining KPIs and producing executive reports.
Primark Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Primark and has not been reviewed or approved by Primark.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as fair or good compared to similar retail roles, and overtime availability can improve take-home earnings. Recent UK minimum-rate increases and the removal of age-related pay tiers reinforce a sense of improving pay fairness.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off stands out as comparatively strong for retail, with full-time roles described as having notably generous PTO alongside sick time and paid holidays. This breadth can increase the overall value of the compensation package beyond hourly wages.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy payments are positioned as meaningful additions to the rewards package. Ongoing colleague discounts and family-oriented support contribute to a more rounded benefits offering.
Primark Insights
What We Do
Primark is an international fashion retailer employing more than 80,000 colleagues across 17 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to provide affordable choices for everyone, from great quality everyday essentials to stand-out style across women’s, men’s and kids, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories. With a focus on creating great retail experiences, Primark has over 440 stores globally and continues to expand with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026. Primark is working to make more sustainable fashion affordable for everyone through its Primark Cares strategy, a multi-year programme that focuses on giving clothing a longer life, protecting life on the planet and supporting the livelihoods of the people who make Primark clothes. As part of this, Primark unveiled nine commitments it is working to achieve by 2030. These commitments include making all of its clothes from recycled or more sustainably sourced materials by 2030, halving carbon emissions across its value chain and pursuing a living wage for workers in its supply chain.
