Senior Manager Data Security
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Role summary
Manages, directs, or supervises staff responsible for protecting organizational data through implementation of security controls, monitoring systems, and data protection technologies. Oversees initiatives related to data encryption, data loss prevention, access controls, data classification, and monitoring of data environments to prevent unauthorized access or data leakage. Works with cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, data engineering, and compliance teams to ensure data security practices align with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements. Guides teams in implementing tools and procedures that safeguard sensitive information while supporting secure data access for business and analytics needs. Typically requires several years of experience in cybersecurity, data security, or information security engineering and a degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a related technical discipline.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
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