- Company Name
- WSP in Canada
- Job Title
- Data Security Manager
- Job Description
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Job Title
Data Security Manager
Role Summary
Lead the enterprise data security initiative, owning the data loss prevention (DLP) program and secure data collaboration framework. Directly manage the roadmap, tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, DRM), policies, incident response, and metrics while mentoring a specialist team. Align security strategy with business priorities, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.
Expactations
- Deliver a comprehensive data security strategy that protects critical data against internal and external threats.
- Own end‑to‑end DLP lifecycle: policy creation, monitoring, incident response, continuous improvement.
- Design and implement secure data sharing models for internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Establish Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and performance metrics; report findings to senior leadership using modern analytics tools.
- Evaluate, configure, and optimize advanced security technologies, ensuring minimal business friction.
- Develop, enforce, and continually improve data security policies, standards, and governance processes.
- Lead incident response operations with rapid containment, remediation, and communication.
- Manage team capacity, budgets, licensing, and resource planning for scalable, cost‑effective services.
Key Responsibilities
*Strategic Management*
- Develop and execute data security strategy.
- Own and evolve DLP program and tools.
- Define KRI framework and reporting.
*Technical Leadership*
- Guide evaluation/implementation of DLP/Purview, DRM, and related technologies.
- Maintain optimal configuration, integration, and tuning.
- Stay ahead of emerging threats and best practices.
*Governance & Policy*
- Direct policy creation, enforcement, and maintenance.
- Enhance data classification, handling, and sharing procedures.
*Incident Management*
- Lead rapid containment and remediation of data security events.
*Team & Budget Leadership*
- Set annual goals, mentor data security specialists.
- Plan capacity, manage budgets, oversee licensing and growth.
- Forge cross‑functional relationships with security, IT, and business units.
Required Skills
- ≥7 years of data management/security experience.
- Deep expertise in DLP, Microsoft Purview, DRM, and related security tools.
- Strong analytical, detail‑oriented mindset.
- Proficiency in risk analysis, mitigation, and monitoring.
- Knowledge of information security regulations (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA).
- Familiarity with machine‑learning concepts (plus).
- Knowledge of governance frameworks: COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27000‑series, NIST.
- Experience with governance, compliance, and audit in IT environments.
Required Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (equivalent experience acceptable).
- Professional certifications aligned with security governance (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, Identity & Operations equivalent) preferred.