Data Privacy & Security Architect — Remote

Ankura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking a Director to lead our Data Privacy team within the Digital segment, focusing on privacy strategy, regulatory investigations, risk assessments, and policy development. The role involves designing automation, integrating privacy tools, and guiding consent models across websites and mobile apps.

The director will oversee privacy technology implementations, SDLC integration, and data inventories while collaborating with clients and internal experts to deliver compliant, scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with solid academic performance.
• Hands-on experience delivering privacy deliverables (Data Inventory, DPIA, PIA, Third‑party Risk, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA and practical implementation.
• Experience leading a privacy team or consultants.
• Familiarity with tag management systems and marketing tools incl. GTM/GA.

Responsibilities

• Lead privacy assessments of ad tech practices to identify compliance gaps.
• Architect and implement privacy automation, integrations, and SDLC alignment.
• Advise on consent models for cookies and tracking technologies.
• Develop data protection by design methodologies across projects.
• Create and update privacy policies, procedures, and incident response plans.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and client contacts on engagements.
• Design robust API/system integrations as a senior architect.
• Produce project status reports and executive summaries.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Privacy regulations knowledge

CIPP/OneTrust certification (preferred

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CIPP certification (preferred)

Tools

Google Tag Manager

Google Analytics

Job description

Ankura is seeking a Director to lead our Data Privacy team within the Digital segment, focusing on privacy strategy, regulatory investigations, risk assessments, and policy development. The role involves designing automation, integrating privacy tools, and guiding consent models across websites and mobile apps.

The director will oversee privacy technology implementations, SDLC integration, and data inventories while collaborating with clients and internal experts to deliver compliant, scalable