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Data Security Advisor - Data StrategyAltis Technology • Toronto, ON, CA
Data Security Advisor - Data Strategy

Data Security Advisor - Data Strategy

Altis Technology • Toronto, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Overview

Our leading financial services client is looking for a permanent resource to join their team as a Data Security Manager (Data Security Strategy Advisor). This will be a hybrid role reporting to their Toronto office.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and enhance the enterprise-wide Data Security Program.
  • Educate business and IT teams on security best practices and data protection controls.
  • Work cross-functionally to embed data security principles into everyday operations.
  • Create and maintain data security policies and procedures, including data classification standards.
  • Support assessments like Privacy Impact Assessments and Transfer Impact Assessments.
  • Collaborate with Privacy, IT, and Security teams to align on sensitive data protection strategies.
  • Stay informed on legal and regulatory data security requirements and ensure compliance.
  • Identify and map data sources, including structured and unstructured data repositories.
  • Collaborate with business units to classify data and ensure adequate controls are in place.
  • Monitor classification processes and provide metrics and reporting to leadership.
  • Support and deliver training on data classification and protection best practices.
  • Design and implement technical and process-based data protection controls.
  • Ensure protection of data at rest, in use, and in transit through security technologies.
  • Oversee tools related to data loss prevention and perform periodic control reviews.
  • Maintain compliance through regular assessments and tool optimization.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, IT Management, or a related field (graduate degree preferred).
  • Previously technical leadership experience, presenting and translating technical to non-technical stakeholders.
  • 6+ years of experience in Information Security Management, particularly in data protection.
  • Strategy focus and experience working and presenting to stakeholders.
  • Relevant certifications such as CDPSE, CISSP, ISO27001, CISM, or CISA are preferred.
  • Hands-on experience developing and maintaining security frameworks and controls, especially within financial services.

Technical Skills

  • Deep understanding of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and data lifecycle protection standards.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proven ability to lead complex projects and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Proficiency with reporting tools, presentations, and Excel.
  • MS Purview experience is an asset.

Seniorities & Employment

  • Seniority level: Associate
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Information Technology
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