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The Data & Performance (D&P) organization drives the company’s agenda to deliver Trust Data @ Scale. It owns the company’s data security strategy and initiatives to ensure proper data guardrails are in place. Aligned with our Code of Conduct, the Trust Charter, and the regulatory landscape, we are seeking an experienced Data Security Lead with an innovative, agile, and pragmatic mindset to secure data flows, architecture, bolster regulatory compliance, and future-proof our Data Strategy against existing and emerging threats.
What will you do?
- Lead Data Risk management activities focusing on Data security and protection, governing policies, controls, standards, and performance measurement.
- Lead key Data Risk & Security initiatives such as Data Classification Operationalisation, Secure Data Sharing, Data Discovery, or Data Loss Prevention.
- Support Data Security governance topics like Crown Jewels, critical systems/assets protection, critical supplier interactions, and data system resilience (e.g., BCP).
- Engage proactively with Data Officers & Data Domains on Data Risk & Security, providing guidance and mentoring.
- Promote innovation and knowledge exchange on data security & risk best practices, education, and awareness initiatives.
- Use data and learnings from past incidents to enhance auto-discovery capabilities.
- Manage data/security incidents to ensure cohesive responses.
- Provide dashboards for management visibility of data risks.
- Manage ISO 27701 (ISO27001 extension) compliance.
- Design best-in-class security processes and monitoring capabilities to secure data supply chains.
- Develop security initiatives to future-proof data security posture based on incidents and assessments.
- Collaborate internally and externally to achieve team objectives.
- Develop and deliver security training and awareness programs.
- Guide Business Data Offices to maintain continuous compliance with security, legal, and data privacy policies and standards.
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
- Strong background in security or enterprise architecture, with understanding of Cloud and Data Management.
- Experience with data security (including DLP and DSPM) and access rights management such as IAM.
- Risk assessment, management skills, audit capabilities, and experience with security certifications and incident reporting.
- Analytical thinking and ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Experience with Azure, AWS, data pipelines, and SQL (RedShift preferred).
- Excellent soft skills: customer focus, innovation, problem-solving, communication, adaptability, and teamwork.
- Professional experience of 4-6 years in cybersecurity governance, operations, or security architecture.
- Knowledge of Big Data, BI, Analytics security, and data privacy regulations like GDPR or CCPA.
What will you get?
We adapt to you: flexible schedules, remote work options, additional vacation days, and holiday flexibility to support your work-life balance.