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We're currently partnering with an industry-leading financial organization on an exciting journey of innovation and transformation - and we'd love for you to be part of it.
We are looking for a skilled VP- Data Security role to join dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to high-impact projects, and collaborate with some of the sharpest minds in the industry. The role is central to enhancing operational excellence and delivering key solutions within the FIC Markets space.
We are looking for a seasoned Data Protection Operations Lead to oversee the day-to-day execution, governance, and enhancement of our enterprise data protection technologies. This role is critical in safeguarding sensitive and regulated data across the organization using platforms such as BigID, Microsoft Information Protection (MIP), Truffle Hog for secrets discovery, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools (e.g., Symantec, Forcepoint, MIP), and Thales for data obfuscation and encryption.
The ideal candidate will have 13-15+ years of information security experience, with at least 8 years specifically focused on data protection and governance, preferably in large, regulated environments (e.g., BFSI, Healthcare, or Tech).
Responsibilities :
Lead operational execution of enterprise data protection tools including BigID, MIP, DLP, Thales, Truffle Hog, etc.Manage end-to-end incident response workflows related to data leakage, sensitive data discovery, and misconfiguration.Ensure operational efficiency of data discovery, classification, and protection capabilities across endpoints, cloud, and on-prem environments.Collaborate with engineering, compliance, legal, and business teams to define and implement data protection policies.Oversee and optimize data classification strategies (manual, suggestive, and automated).Track and report key metrics including incident trends, false positives, and SLA adherence.Drive adoption and user training programs related to data classification and labeling.Participate in and lead audits, risk assessments, and regulatory readiness reviews.Own tool lifecycle-from onboarding, configuration, integration to tuning and decommissioning.Serve as escalation point for high-priority incidents, executive reporting, and stakeholder briefings.Knowledge, Skill, Experience Required :
Required :
13-15+ years of overall experience in Information Security.8+ years of direct experience in data protection, DLP, or data privacy.Proven experience managing enterprise-grade tools like BigID, MIP, Symantec / Forcepoint DLP, Thales Cipher Trust, Truffle Hog, and / or others.Strong understanding of data discovery, classification, encryption, rights management, and related regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, DPDP, CCPA).Solid background in cloud security controls (M365, AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid deployments.Expertise in SIEM and SOAR integrations, incident response, and threat modeling.Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) a plus.Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, RBI, etc.Beneficial :
Symantec and Forcepoint DLP CertificationMicrosoft Certified : Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400)Certifications such as CIPT, CIPP, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent preferred.Azure Security / Microsoft 365 Security certificationsPersonal Characteristics :
Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.High degree of professional integrity, ownership, and accountability.Proactive and collaborative team leader, able to operate in cross-functional and matrixed environments.Adept at working under pressure with strong prioritization and decision-making skills.