Data Protection Director
Data Protection Director
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Job Description
Overview
Job Summary
The Data Protection Director will spearhead the organizations data protection strategy leveraging Microsoft 365 Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Microsoft Purview tools to ensure the confidentiality integrity and availability of sensitive information. This role will involve the development and implementation of robust data protection policies procedures and technologies to mitigate risks associated with data breaches and regulatory noncompliance. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) the Data Protection Director will collaborate with various teams to enhance data governance privacy initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Data Protection Strategy Development:
- Lead the development and of the organizations data protection strategy specifically through the utilization of 0365 DLP and Purview tools.
- Establish data classification and handling protocols aligned with business goals and compliance requirements.
Policy and Compliance Management:
- Develop review and enforce data protection policies standards and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g. GDPR HIPAA).
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to measure the effectiveness of data protection controls and compliance with established policies.
Incident Response and Management:
- Collaborate with the Incident Response team to ensure effective response and recovery strategies for data breaches or incidents involving sensitive data.
- Oversee root cause analysis and reporting for datarelated incidents ensuring lessons learned are integrated into future preventive measures.
Training and Awareness:
- Design and implement data protection training programs for employees to promote awareness of data handling practices and the importance of data protection.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in data protection guiding stakeholders on best practices.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders including IT legal compliance and business units to foster a culture of data protection throughout the organization.
- Provide regular updates to executive leadership on data protection initiatives compliance status and risk assessments.
Technology and Tool Management:
- Oversee the deployment and management of 0365 DLP and Purview tools ensuring they are effectively configured and utilized to monitor and protect sensitive data.
- Evaluate and recommend additional data protection technologies and tools to enhance the organizations data security posture.
Networking/Key relationships
To be determined based on all cybersecurity program needs to include interactions with:
- All Corporate functions.
- Communication with product development operations or manufacturing disciplines.
- Coordination/ communication with executive management teams.
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:
- Bachelors degree in computer science Cybersecurity Information Technology or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
- 8 years of experience in data protection cybersecurity or information governance with a focus on Microsoft 365 tools.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing data governance frameworks and compliance programs.
Skills & Capabilities:
- Strong understanding of data protection regulations and best practices.
- Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage both technical teams and executive leadership.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating data protection risks.
- Experience with security frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO 27001 and data protection technologies
Travel requirements:
Less than 25 of the time.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
