Principal Database Security & Data Masking Lead

Ally; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching and retirement plan

Bonuses and incentive plan

Equity/stock options

Job summary

Ally seeks a Principal leader to drive the Database Security and Data Obfuscation program across the enterprise. This role leads a hybrid onshore/offshore squad protecting data across on-prem and cloud environments, reporting to the Director, Data Security Operations.

Responsibilities include defining strategy, roadmap, and governance for DAM, masking, and data protection, while partnering with Technology, Privacy, Enterprise Risk, and business stakeholders to manage risk and enable secure data

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data security with strong focus on database security and/or data protection.
• Hands-on experience with DAM platforms (e.g., Imperva SecureSphere, IBM Guardium) or similar tools.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale Data obfuscation programs (masking, tokenization, de-identification).
• Deep understanding of database platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, NoSQL, cloud data stores).
• Strong understanding of regulatory processes and compliance frameworks (PCI, SOX, GLBA, NYDFS, Sarbanes-Oxley).
• Experience with data privacy controls in large-scale banking/financial environments.
• Knowledge of AWS/Azure security tools and cloud data warehouses (Hadoop/Snowflake).

Responsibilities

• Define and lead enterprise strategy for Database Security and Data Obfuscation capabilities.
• Build and manage a global delivery model (onshore/offshore squad) with prioritization and performance management.
• Establish policies and governance aligned with regulatory expectations (FFIEC, GLBA, SOX).
• Drive multi-year roadmap for DAM, masking, and data protection initiatives.
• Oversee deployment and operations of DAM and database security controls.
• Lead response and integration with SOC/CSIRT for database-related incidents.
• Design and implement Dynamic Data Masking (DDM) and Test Data Management (TDM).
• Mentor and develop team members and align security objectives with business goals.
• Communicate with senior leadership and balance security with business needs.

Skills

Database security

DAM platforms

Data obfuscation

Data masking

Cloud data security

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Power BI

Splunk

Big data / Snowflake

IAM / encryption tools

Job description

Ally seeks a Principal leader to drive the Database Security and Data Obfuscation program across the enterprise. This role leads a hybrid onshore/offshore squad protecting data across on-prem and cloud environments, reporting to the Director, Data Security Operations.

Responsibilities include defining strategy, roadmap, and governance for DAM, masking, and data protection, while partnering with Technology, Privacy, Enterprise Risk, and business stakeholders to manage risk and enable secure data