Senior Manager- Technology Consulting - Data Protection

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Riyadh is seeking an experienced data security manager to ensure compliance with local regulations and implement data loss prevention strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of related experience and expertise in DLP and encryption solutions. This role is crucial for protecting organizational data and ensuring operational alignment with Saudi regulations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data security roles required.
• Experience with DLP and encryption solutions is necessary.
• Knowledge of NDMO and PDPL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of DLP and encryption solutions.
• Oversee data backup and recovery strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data sovereignty policies.

Skills

Data security expertise

Experience with Microsoft Purview

Knowledge of local data protection laws

Education

CIPP, CISA, or equivalent certifications

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Symantec DLP

Veeam/Commvault

Job description

Overview

Location: Riyadh

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 10 Sept 2025

Requisition ID: 1642139

Role Purpose

Role Purpose Ensure data classification, encryption, backup, and loss prevention policies are implemented and operationalized across the environment in alignment with Saudi regulations and organizational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of data loss prevention (DLP) and encryption solutions.
• Oversee data backup, recovery, and retention strategies.
• Drive data classification and tagging per defined schema.
• Ensure compliance with data sovereignty and handling policies.
• Monitor for data exfiltration attempts and policy violations.

Requirements

• 8+ years in data security roles.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, Symantec DLP, Veeam/Commvault.
• Knowledge of NDMO, PDPL, and local data protection laws.
• Certifications: CIPP, CISA, or equivalent preferred.

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