Director, Data Security

CLS Group; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 225,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Benefits

Job summary

CLS Group in New Jersey is seeking a Director, Data Security to establish and lead a new Data Security team, shaping operating models, processes, and governance to protect CLS data assets.

You will partner with IT security, legal, privacy, and vendors to implement data discovery, classification, secrets management, and third‑party data controls, while reporting on team performance to senior management. This senior role requires a strong, regulated‑environment track record.

Responsibilities

• Establish, build, and lead the new Data Security team, ensuring it has an effective operating model, processes, roles, and responsibilities.
• Identify data security trends, risks and threats and work directly with IT security and wider business leaders to address these.
• Direct the development and continuous improvement of the overall data security strategy and framework within CLS, including defining the strategic direction for Data Discovery and Classification, Secrets Scanning & Management, and Third Party Data Management.
• Work closely with operational support teams regarding the operation and implementation of the above strategic priorities.
• Work closely with Security Architecture regarding architecture, design and engineering of Data Security services and solutions.
• Establish and support governance, processes, and policies to protect CLS critical information & assets.
• Oversee the implementation and management of enterprise data protection controls and the development of key metrics.
• Oversee support of data training programs, liaising with Training and Awareness to educate staff on data security policies, best practices, and tooling to promote secure data handling behaviors.
• Liaise with required internal stakeholders and Third Party vendors, including management of vendors providing services to Data Security.

Job description

• Department – Attack Surface Management (Cyber Hygiene and Data)
• Level – Director
• Reports to – Managing Director, CISO US Services
• Location – New Jersey
• Compensation – $225,000 - 235,000 base salary + variable compensation + 401(k) match + benefits

Director, Data Security

What you will be doing:

• Establish, build, and lead the new Data Security team, ensuring it has an effective operating model, processes, roles, and responsibilities.
• Identify data security trends, risks and threats and work directly with IT security and wider business leaders to address these.
• Direct the development and continuous improvement of the overall data security strategy and framework within CLS, including defining the strategic direction for (non-exhaustive list):
• Data Discovery and Classification,
• Secrets Scanning & Management, and
• Third Party Data Management.
• Work closely with operational support teams with regards to the operation and implementation of the above strategic priorities.
• Work closely with Security Architecture with regards architecture, design and engineering of Data Security services and solutions.
• Establish and supporting governance, processes, and policies to protect CLS critical information & assets.
• Oversee the implementation and management of enterprise data protection controls to include supporting the development of key metrics.
• Oversee the support of data training programes, liaising with the Training and Awareness team to educate staff on data security policies, best practices, and tooling to promote secure data handling behaviors and minimize risks.
• Liaise extensively with required internal stakeholders and Third Party vendors, with direct responsibility for the management of specific vendors providing services to Data Security.

What we’re looking for:

A security leader who can:

• Lead the Data Security team, driving innovation and ensuring the team has a clear understanding of its roles and responsibilities, and how they contribute and align to CLS’s overall IT Security Function.
• Liaise closely with CLS stakeholders e.g. Wider IT security Teams, Legal, Privacy / Data Protection etc.
• Demonstrate experience in complementary tools and solutions to secure enterprise-wide data security within CLS.
• Identify Data Security priorities to establish and strengthen a robust security team, by focusing efforts on tailoring work and programs for CLS specific needs.
• Work with and have experience of managing relationships with key third party suppliers in support of data security priorities
• Experience in data security or information security (12 – 15 years), including ~8-10 years in a leadership or management role overseeing data security functions.
• Experience in:
• Leading team adherence to operational and compliance standards within highly regulated environments.
• Reporting on team performance and project progress to senior management, translating technical insights.
• Representing the team in governance forums or committees, providing expert input and driving outcomes.
• Understand, interpret and apply regulatory requirements, compliance and industry standards as pertains to Data Security.