About This Role
Directing the data security strategy and leading a new team are the core functions of this role. The Director will identify data security trends, risks, and threats, working with IT security and business leaders to address them, and will oversee the implementation of enterprise data protection controls.
Responsibilities
- Establish, build, and lead the new Data Security team, ensuring an effective operating model, processes, roles, and responsibilities
- Identify data security trends, risks, and threats and work directly with IT security and wider business leaders to address these
- Direct the development and continuous improvement of the overall data security strategy and framework within CLS, including defining the strategic direction for Data Discovery and Classification, Secrets Scanning & Management, and Third Party Data Management
- Work closely with operational support teams regarding the operation and implementation of strategic priorities
- Work closely with Security Architecture regarding architecture, design, and engineering of Data Security services and solutions
- Establish and support governance, processes, and policies to protect CLS critical information and assets
- Oversee the implementation and management of enterprise data protection controls, including supporting the development of key metrics
- Oversee the support of data training programs, liaising with the Training and Awareness team to educate staff on data security policies, best practices, and tooling to promote secure data handling behaviors and minimize risks
- Liaise extensively with required internal stakeholders and Third Party vendors, with direct responsibility for the management of specific vendors providing services to Data Security
- Lead the Data Security team, driving innovation and ensuring the team has a clear understanding of its roles and responsibilities, and how they contribute and align to CLS's overall IT Security Function
- Liaise closely with CLS stakeholders e.g. Wider IT security Teams, Legal, Privacy / Data Protection etc.
- Identify Data Security priorities to establish and strengthen a robust security team, by focusing efforts on tailoring work and programs for CLS specific needs
- Work with and have experience of managing relationships with key third party suppliers in support of data security priorities
- Lead team adherence to operational and compliance standards within highly regulated environments
- Report on team performance and project progress to senior management, translating technical insights
- Represent the team in governance forums or committees, providing expert input and driving outcomes
- Understand, interpret and apply regulatory requirements, compliance and industry standards as pertains to Data Security
