Data Security Product Owner: Encryption & AI Platform

American Express; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express is seeking a Product Owner within its Data Security group in Phoenix, AZ. You will lead cryptographic platform initiatives, shaping encryption services and HSM integrations for enterprise data protection.

The role emphasizes backlog discipline, cross-functional collaboration, and measurable impact on security, reliability, and developer experience across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of combined experience in cybersecurity, software engineering, cryptographic services, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of direct experience with HSMs, key-management systems, cryptographic services, or payment-security tech.
• Understanding of cryptographic keys and their use in encryption, signatures, authentication, or data protection.
• Experience with key-management policies, lifecycle processes, and operational controls.

Responsibilities

• Define product direction for HSM services, key-management capabilities, encryption services, and developer tools.
• Develop roadmaps addressing platform modernization, HSM lifecycle, capacity, resilience, crypto‑agility, and compliance.
• Own and prioritize a technically detailed backlog with measurable security and engineering outcomes.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Product Management

Agile

AI tooling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline

Tools

HSMs

PKCS#11

Java

Python

Job description

American Express is seeking a Product Owner within its Data Security group in Phoenix, AZ. You will lead cryptographic platform initiatives, shaping encryption services and HSM integrations for enterprise data protection.

The role emphasizes backlog discipline, cross-functional collaboration, and measurable impact on security, reliability, and developer experience across the product lifecycle.