Senior Cyber Data Protection Consultant

Deloitte France; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte’s Cyber Risk Digital Trust & Privacy practice seeks a Cyber Data Protection Senior Consultant to help leading organizations reduce cyber risk and safeguard critical data. You will assess data protection needs, design and implement protection solutions, and guide teams and clients toward secure growth.

You will lead engagements, mentor staff, and contribute to thought leadership while staying current on industry trends and regulatory requirements in data protection and privacy.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in data protection and information security, which may include Data Discovery, Data Classification and Rights Management (DCRM, DRM, IRM), Data Access Governance (DAG), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Cloud Security and SaaS Security (e.g., AWS security, Azure/M365 security, Databricks, Snowflake)
• 2+ years of professional experience developing data protection strategies, roadmaps and frameworks, including designing, implementing and operating data protections services
• 2+ years of total hands-on technical experience and/or architecture-level experience with two or more data protection technologies
• Hands-on technical experience and/or architecture-level experience with tools such as Microsoft Purview, Cyera, Securiti.ai, Varonis, including several of the following: DLP, sensitivity labels, data classification, DSPM, DSPM for AI, on-demand classification, or related Microsoft 365 data security capabilities
• Knowledge of AI security and governance concepts, including data protection considerations for generative AI, copilots, agents, or other AI-enabled business use cases
• Experience defining data protection use cases, documenting business requirements and evaluating technology solutions
• Experience working with multifunctional teams of IT professionals, legal/compliance teams, and business executives
• Experience with senior leadership communications in a consulting or client-facing environment
• Familiarity with change management, deployment and operational processes in large IT organizations
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SC-100, SC-400, AWS Security Specialty or similar.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• Ability to travel 25-50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Limited sponsorship may be available
• Experience with public cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) security and modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Data bricks)
• Familiarity with sophisticated multinational companies and distributed business models
• Experience in regulated industries and familiarity with requirements such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, or global privacy obligations.
• Demonstrated success contributing to proposals, practice growth, market eminence, or people development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to clients, helping them assess strategic and practical data protection needs in response to emerging risks
• Assist clients in designing, implementing and operating technology and process solutions to reduce data risks
• Assist clients with developing requirements, evaluating vendor solutions, architecting, implementing and operating data protection solutions
• Lead client engagements and drive results by: Driving day-to-day execution, communicating updates to clients and firm leadership
• Providing leadership and support to delivery teams to ensure completion and accuracy of high-quality work products
• Tracking and reporting on project timelines to ensure on time and on budget delivery
• Perform the role of mentor and coach to assist junior staff to develop skills by providing feedback, sharing experiences and creating opportunities for professional growth
• Manage and lead the proposal development process
• Contribute to Deloitte's thought leadership in client organizations and external marketplace
• Help foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment
• Stay current on industry trends in cyber risk, data protection, and emerging technologies

Skills

Data protection

Regulatory compliance

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Project management

Vendor evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Cyera

Securiti.ai

Varonis

Job description

Deloitte’s Cyber Risk Digital Trust & Privacy practice seeks a Cyber Data Protection Senior Consultant to help leading organizations reduce cyber risk and safeguard critical data. You will assess data protection needs, design and implement protection solutions, and guide teams and clients toward secure growth.

You will lead engagements, mentor staff, and contribute to thought leadership while staying current on industry trends and regulatory requirements in data protection and privacy.