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Data Protection Director

Ontario, Canada (On-site)

Data Protection Director

2 Months ago • 8 Years + • Cyber Security

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Job Description

Lead and implement data protection programs, manage projects, and develop business opportunities. Requires expertise in data security technologies, encryption, data inventory, and industry standards like NIST, HIPAA, COBIT, GDPR, and CCPA.

Must have:

Data Security
Encryption Techniques
Data Inventory
Industry Standards

Good to have:

CISSP Certification
CISM Certification
CRISC Certification
Project Management

Perks:

Hybrid Work
Competitive Package

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Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

A career within Cybersecurity and Privacy services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients implement an effective cybersecurity programme that protects against threats, propels transformation, and drives growth. As companies pivot toward a digital business model, exponentially more data is generated and shared among organisations, partners and customers. We play an integral role in helping our clients ensure they are protected by developing transformation strategies focused on security, efficiently integrate and manage new or existing technology systems to deliver continuous operational improvements and increase their cybersecurity investment, and detect, respond, and remediate threats.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Data Protection Director, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Project management and delivery, as required by the scope of specific client engagements, which includes Assessment/Strategy through to the Design, Implementation and Optimization of data trust and data protection programs, solutions and products.
Engagement management, including project planning, budget and resource management.
Business development activities throughout the entire opportunity lifecycle, including lead generation, opportunity tracking, pre-sales presentations, technical demos, client & engagement risk assessments, bid management, proposal writing, and contract management.
Building and developing an engagement plan, defining needed resources and creating the related budget/fee structure.
Practice development, including work on delivery methodology, training, and sales and marketing materials.
Personal professional development as a privacy, data trust and/or data protection subject-matter specialist, including continuous vendor and industry training, attending conferences, and specific products and solutions self-study.
Multitasking on multiple projects and tasks with contending priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Working with other Cybersecurity & Privacy teams on non-privacy and data protection projects as required.
Coach and train new and/or more junior team members to become an integral part of the Privacy and Data Protection team, Cybersecurity & Privacy Consulting practice and PwC family.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

Demonstrates thorough knowledge and/or proven record of success with the following technologies:
- Data Security capabilities Encryption, Tokenization (Protegrity, Thales/Vormetric, etc.), Deidentification (Hashing, Masking, Redaction etc.) (Delphix, Informatica, Privitar, etc.), and Key and Certificate Management (Entrust, Thales/Gemalto, Venafi, etc.); and,
- Data inventory, data flow mapping, encryption techniques, application integration patterns, and encryption deployment methods.
- Certifications - CISSP, CISM, and CRISC are preferred.

Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in working on projects relating to the defining and assessing of Data Security strategy, architecture and practices, and technology implementation including the following:
- Designing and implementing Data Security solutions and capabilities that are clearly aligned to their business, technology and threat drivers;
- Implementing Data Security tools within a complex business environment, through requirements gathering, building, testing, and production roll-out;
Demonstrating proven problem-solving skills with an emphasis on tool development/implementation;
Developing Data Security strategy and roadmap, operating model, policies/standards, and tool design and process documents;
Evaluating new solutions and services, providing a business case on whether the firm should develop skills and vendor relations within new Data Security solutions and technologies;
Demonstrating knowledge of NIST, HIPAA, COBIT, GDPR, CCPA as well as other industry recognized information security/privacy standards and industry leading practices;
Contributing to project planning, engagement administration, budget management, and the successful completion of engagement work streams;

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

The most connected firm through activity based working

PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment - one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people. We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it’s done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritise in-person work. We know that hybrid work is all about balance, and capturing the benefits of in-person work is essential to your growth at the firm. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

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At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.

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