Data Security Operations Manager

- Direct the ongoing identification and mapping of all data assets across various environments, including cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), databases, and on-premises systems. - Employ available tools to discover data repositories and maintain a real-time inventory of sensitive information, ensuring comprehensive visibility. - Partner with IT and business units to understand data movements and secure comprehensive insight into critical data locations. - Sustain a strong Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) framework for the continuous assessment and enhancement of organizational data security posture. - Pinpoint and prioritize risks such as misconfigurations, excessive permissions, or unencrypted data storage, providing actionable remediation strategies. - Monitor data repositories for vulnerabilities and ensure proactive measures to diminish potential attack surfaces across all environments. - Formulate and enforce Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to thwart unauthorized access, exfiltration, or misuse of sensitive information. - Establish and manage real-time monitoring and controls to detect and prevent sensitive data from exiting secured environments, minimizing false positives. - Recognize compromised instances, insider threats, or misconfigurations, delivering context-rich insights for swift incident resolution. - Construct a proactive Data Detection & Response (DDR) strategy to identify and react to data security incidents in real time. - Collaborate with incident response teams to mitigate risks and ensure operational resilience. - Ensure alignment of the data security program with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, GLBA) and internal privacy policies. - Deliver actionable insights to stakeholders to uphold regulatory compliance without hindering business operations. - Implement controls ensuring sensitive data access is restricted to authorized AI systems, thereby reducing risks associated with AI-driven data proliferation. - Align data security initiatives with organizational objectives through collaboration and teamwork. - Communicate effectively with leadership, presenting clear, data-driven insights into the organizations security posture and enhancement plans. - Encourage a culture of continuous learning, ensuring the program adapts to shifting risks and technological advancements.