Cyber Security & Commercial Partner (Equity Opportunity)

Location: Hybrid (UK-Based)

Company: Data Transfer Security Ltd

Website: https://datatransfersecurity.com

 

Opportunity (Non‑Employment) – consultancy/partnership arrangement:

• Profit share from day one
• Earned equity opportunity (approx. 30–40%)
• Participation in future exit value
• Commercial upside aligned fully to growth

 

Proven Secure Communications Platform

A UK limited company holding exclusive distribution rights in key territories for the secure communications platform developed by SSLP Ltd, including the SSLPost secure messaging and document delivery ecosystem.

SSLPost enables organisations to send confidential data, documents and large files securely using enterprise‑grade encryption and full audit traceability, helping businesses meet compliance and data protection requirements.

This technology sits at the intersection of:

• Secure email & file transfer
• Compliance & data governance
• HR, financial & regulated communications
• Secure digital workflows & lifecycle management

About Data Transfer Security (DTS)

DTS is a UK cybersecurity company specialising in secure, encrypted digital communication and file transfer.

The business is led by an experienced founder with a track record in building, funding, and scaling technology ventures across secure communications and financial technology.

The founding team previously evaluated and commercialised encrypted communication technologies, including securing venture investment for emerging secure‑email platforms.

The founder also played a key role in structuring and scaling Protx, a UK‑based payment gateway business. Protx was acquired by Sage Group in 2006 for approximately £20m and was later sold on for £232m.

Established in 2021, DTS negotiated exclusive commercial rights for SSLPost across multiple territories, including:

• United States and Canada
• Arabic-speaking territories
• Selected UK sectors including NHS and regulated industries

Since inception, DTS has:

• Establishing a presence across the UK and US
• Developed a pipeline of enterprise and public sector opportunities
• Currently negotiating a number of secure communication solutions for clients
• Published technical papers and thought leadership content
• Engaged with major US enterprises and NHS Trusts.

 

The Opportunity

We are seeking an entrepreneurial Cybersecurity and Commercial Partner to lead the next phase of growth. This is a partnership opportunity offering meaningful ownership and commercial upside.

Key Responsibilities

Security & Technical Leadership

• Act as strategic cybersecurity advisor to clients, helping define secure communication strategies
• Design secure data workflows that strengthen compliance and reduce risk
• Conduct risk assessments and align clients with ISO 27001, GDPR and NIS2 frameworks
• Guide clients on security readiness and best practice
• Support secure platform evolution and product‑security design

Commercial Growth & Market Expansion

• Develop and execute UK & US go‑to‑market strategy
• Build channels and partnerships to drive enterprise adoption
• Identify new verticals and commercial opportunities
• Shape revenue growth and long‑term commercial positioning

Business & Operational Leadership

• Scale the distribution business from early-stage to growth
• Manage commercial operations and partner relationships
• Support strategic direction and enterprise value development.

Ideal Profile

Security & Technical

• 8+ years in cybersecurity leadership, consulting or architecture
• Understanding of secure communications (TLS, encryption, secure file transfer, digital signatures)
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, GDPR and security governance frameworks.

Commercial & Strategic

• Entrepreneurial and commercially driven
• Experience in SaaS, cybersecurity, or software distribution
• Strong in partnerships, sales strategy and market expansion
• Comfortable with risk in exchange for significant upside.

Personal Attributes

• Builder mindset with long-term vision
• Strong communicator able to link risk to business value
• Motivated by ownership and value creation.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

• Established UK company structure
• Exclusive distribution rights
• Existing supplier relationships
• Proven technology with strong market demand
• Flexibility to shape strategy and scale

Long-Term Vision

Our ambition is to build a scalable secure‑communications and software distribution business with recurring revenue, strong channel partnerships and clear acquisition value.

Next Steps

If this aligns with your experience and ambition, please send a short introduction to info@datatransfersecurity.com to arrange a confidential discussion.