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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has client located in Doral, FL that is seeking for a Senior Data Security Director.
Summary:
The Senior Data Security Director is a strategic leader responsible for developing and overseeing an organization's data security framework, ensuring the protection of sensitive information, compliance with regulatory standards, and resilience against cyber threats. This role involves leading security teams, designing enterprise-wide security strategies, and collaborating with executive leadership to align security initiatives with business objectives, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information. This role encompasses developing and enforcing data security policies, implementing advanced security technologies to protect digital assets, and overseeing technology operations.
Essential Functions:
* Lead global strategic initiatives for data loss prevention (DLP) and data classification
* Assess and enhance existing data protection controls to develop a comprehensive data security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
* Develop 3 year roadmaps for the data security team
* Collaborate with global operating unit leads to implement policies and ensure adequate controls
* Develop and implement a comprehensive data security strategy that incorporates existing data protection controls and aligns with the business objectives
* Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, including GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and others, by implementing and maintaining robust compliance frameworks
* Build and manage relationships with external security vendors and service providers, ensuring alignment with organizational values
* Oversee the release of domain-specific requirements, support negotiations, ensure vendor compliance with agreed-upon terms, and maximize the benefits of each contract
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or higher in the field of Engineering, Computer Science, Business Informatics, Information Technology, Information Security or equivalent advance technology field of study, or equivalent work experience; Master's degree relevant to Information Technology and Security preferred
* A minimum of 15 years of total IT experience, at a global scale with a minimum of 10 years of cyber security with strong focus in a Data Security
* 5 years of leadership experience
* Familiar with core concepts of data security, security Architecture, security operations and security awareness programs
* Team management and stakeholder management experience
* Previously acted as senior member of information security team in large organization.
* Should have strong experience working with technical teams as needed
* Advanced knowledge of Data Loss Prevention, Data Sensitivity, Labelling using Microsoft Purview
* Understand core concepts of data security, security architecture, security operations, and security awareness programs
* Strong leadership skills to manage and mentor a team of security professionals
* Strong familiarity with data loss prevention and data lifecycle
* Ability to manage technical staff in a cross functional environment
* Must be a strong communicator with exceptional verbal and written communication skills to translate the vision and strategy into clear priorities and direction, both internally and externally
* Skilled at mentoring and motivating staff, communicating goals and other corporate initiatives, and driving to results
* Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has client located in Doral, FL that is seeking for a Senior Data Security Director.
Summary:
The Senior Data Security Director is a strategic leader responsible for developing and overseeing an organization's data security framework, ensuring the protection of sensitive information, compliance with regulatory standards, and resilience against cyber threats. This role involves leading security teams, designing enterprise-wide security strategies, and collaborating with executive leadership to align security initiatives with business objectives, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information. This role encompasses developing and enforcing data security policies, implementing advanced security technologies to protect digital assets, and overseeing technology operations.
Essential Functions:
* Lead global strategic initiatives for data loss prevention (DLP) and data classification
* Assess and enhance existing data protection controls to develop a comprehensive data security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
* Develop 3 year roadmaps for the data security team
* Collaborate with global operating unit leads to implement policies and ensure adequate controls
* Develop and implement a comprehensive data security strategy that incorporates existing data protection controls and aligns with the business objectives
* Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, including GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and others, by implementing and maintaining robust compliance frameworks
* Build and manage relationships with external security vendors and service providers, ensuring alignment with organizational values
* Oversee the release of domain-specific requirements, support negotiations, ensure vendor compliance with agreed-upon terms, and maximize the benefits of each contract
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or higher in the field of Engineering, Computer Science, Business Informatics, Information Technology, Information Security or equivalent advance technology field of study, or equivalent work experience; Master's degree relevant to Information Technology and Security preferred
* A minimum of 15 years of total IT experience, at a global scale with a minimum of 10 years of cyber security with strong focus in a Data Security
* 5 years of leadership experience
* Familiar with core concepts of data security, security Architecture, security operations and security awareness programs
* Team management and stakeholder management experience
* Previously acted as senior member of information security team in large organization.
* Should have strong experience working with technical teams as needed
* Advanced knowledge of Data Loss Prevention, Data Sensitivity, Labelling using Microsoft Purview
* Understand core concepts of data security, security architecture, security operations, and security awareness programs
* Strong leadership skills to manage and mentor a team of security professionals
* Strong familiarity with data loss prevention and data lifecycle
* Ability to manage technical staff in a cross functional environment
* Must be a strong communicator with exceptional verbal and written communication skills to translate the vision and strategy into clear priorities and direction, both internally and externally
* Skilled at mentoring and motivating staff, communicating goals and other corporate initiatives, and driving to results
* Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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