Security Controls Assessor

Job Title : Security Controls Assessor Experience : 7–8 Years (Relevant : 3-4 years) | Industry : Banking / Financial Services | Location : [Airoli – Navi Mumbai]

Reports To : Information Security Manager

Role Overview :

The Security Controls Assessor – Data Protection / DLP will be responsible for ensuring effective design, implementation, and monitoring of data security and protection controls across the bank’s environment. The role involves end-to-end ownership of DLP operations, incident management, and governance , ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal security policies. The position requires close coordination with internal teams and external vendors to ensure robust protection of sensitive data.

Key Responsibilities :

Ensure data classification and protection technologies are aligned with business, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Own the incident management process and operational aspects of DLP, ensuring timely triage, investigation, escalation, and closure.

Work closely with vendor teams to monitor, track, and resolve incidents through to closure.

Translate business data protection requirements into effective DLP rules, policies, and workflows to prevent data leakage.

Provide expert guidance on DLP rule creation, fine-tuning, and integration with enterprise and third-party systems.

Drive integration of DLP with third-party tools and security platforms such as SIEM, SOAR, CASB, and Endpoint Protection solutions.

Own and manage the data leakage incident monitoring program , ensuring accurate reporting and timely remediation.

Conduct technology risk assessments of IT systems, applications, and data workflows, identifying and mitigating security gaps.

Liaise with ISG, SOC, IT Security, and Infrastructure teams for risk mitigation, configuration validation, and incident resolution.

Collaborate with Business and InfoSec teams to align data protection measures with business workflows and compliance mandates.

Provide support during regulatory audits (RBI, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.) by maintaining relevant documentation and audit trails.

Develop and maintain secure configuration documents and data protection governance frameworks .

Recommend strategic enhancements to improve data protection posture and DLP operational efficiency.

Communicate data security risks, incident status, and remediation progress to stakeholders and leadership.

Continuously drive process improvement and maturity enhancement of DLP operations and incident management practices.

Skills & Technical Expertise :

Core Competencies : Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Protection, Data Classification, Incident Management, Security Risk Assessment, Vendor Coordination

Tools & Platforms : Microsoft O365 DLP

McAfee / Trellix DLP

Netskope (CASB / DLP)

Titus / Bolden James (Data Classification)

Seclore / other DRM solutions

Proxy implementations and operational management

SIEM / SOAR tools integration experience preferred

Knowledge Areas :

DRM, encryption (in transit and at rest), data masking, secure configuration management

Data protection frameworks (RBI, ISO 27001, GDPR) and technology governance

Experience Requirements :

3–4 years of relevant experience in DLP operations , incident management , and data protection governance , preferably within the Banking or BFSI sector .

Hands-on experience with rule configuration, policy fine-tuning , and incident monitoring in enterprise-scale DLP environments.

Experience in integrating DLP tools with third-party platforms (e.g., CASB, SIEM, Proxy, Endpoint Security).

Proven experience in coordinating with vendors for incident handling, escalation, and closure.

Desired (Good to Have) :

Practical exposure to Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Center , Netskope CASB / DLP , and McAfee / Trellix DLP .

Understanding of cloud data protection, insider threat management, and data governance .

Experience preparing secure configuration documents and performing risk assessments .

Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ , CISM , CISA , or Netskope NCCSS .

Soft Skills :

Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.

Ability to manage vendors and cross-functional teams effectively.

Attention to detail, ownership mindset, and commitment to process excellence.

Ability to work under regulatory and operational pressure while maintaining accuracy and composure.