Data Protection Specialist

V-Soft Consulting Group, Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Protection Specialist to enhance their data security practices. In this role, you will lead initiatives to protect sensitive information and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure data integrity. Your expertise in project management tools like Jira and Confluence will be critical in monitoring project progress and optimizing execution. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on data protection strategies. If you have a passion for security and a knack for communication, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in large enterprises leading projects.
• Proficient in managing tasks using Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Create project scope statements and plans considering resources.
• Collaborate with teams on data protection initiatives.

Skills

Jira

Confluence

Communication Skills

Security Secrets Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for a Data Protection Specialist for our premier client in Mississauga, Ontario.

Education And Experience

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in large enterprises leading projects.

Top 3 Skillsets

• Proficient in Jira & Confluence for project management, including backlog grooming, task scheduling, and dependency tracking.
• Intermediate to advanced communication and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of security secrets (API Keys/token, SSH Keys/tokens, OAuth Tokens, PGP/PKC Private Keys, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to assess and prioritize security risks.
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

What You’ll Do

• Create clear project scope statements and supporting plans considering resource availability, task durations, and dependencies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on data protection and cleanup activities.
• Monitor progress, adjust plans to optimize execution, and recommend improvements.
• Document project progress and present concise status updates to stakeholders.
• Lead data protection cleanup initiatives and promote these programs within the engineering culture.

Interested?

Qualified candidates should send their resumes to [e-mail].