WTW · 1 week ago
Senior IRM Engineer
WTW is seeking an experienced Senior IRM Engineer to join their Global Information and Cyber Security Defence function. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-wide Insider Risk Management solutions to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the IRM technologies, policies and rules used in WTW
Work closely with the L3 Insider Threat Engineering Lead (IRM) to develop, implement, and refine rules and policies to help prevent data loss and protect sensitive information across the organisation
Ensure that IRM policies are fine-tuned and matured to reduce the number of false positives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Cyber Security, HR, legal, and compliance, to define data protection and insider risk requirements, policies and standards
Act as an escalation point for the L1 Insider Threat Engineers
Contribute to regular assessments of the Insider Threat Engineering function to identify areas for continuous improvement
Contribute to regular reports and updates to management on the performance and effectiveness of the IRM technologies
Identify trends and requirements aimed at improving and enhancing existing IRM policies, and report this upward through the security management chain
Provide guidance, coaching and support to L1 Insider Threat Engineers
Stay current with emerging IRM technologies in the cyber security landscape
Design and implement Microsoft IRM solutions aligned with business and regulatory requirements
Develop and maintain data classification, labeling, and protection strategies using Microsoft Purview
Collaborate with security architects and compliance teams to define IRM policies and governance models
Escalate complex issues to L3 engineering or vendor support as needed
Configure Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Sensitivity Labels, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies
Integrate IRM with Microsoft 365 apps (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams) and third-party systems
Deploy and manage Azure Rights Management Services (RMS) and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MCAS) for data protection
Automate IRM processes using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and Purview SDKs
Optimise performance and user experience of IRM solutions across endpoints and cloud services
Generate and review reports on IRM usage and policy effectiveness
Track and log incidents, changes, and user feedback for continuous improvement
Work closely with cyber defence, ICSD, compliance, and other WTW stakeholders teams to ensure alignment with data protection goals
Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to process improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
4+ years of experience in IT support or security operations and at least 2 years in managing IRM
Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 Compliance Center and Azure Information Protection
Familiarity with sensitivity labels, encryption, and access controls
Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
Preferred
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals or Security & Compliance certification
Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off
Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.
Company
WTW
WTW is a global advisory and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75B2025-12-15Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2021-09-30Post Ipo Equity
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