AVP, Data Loss Prevention Engineer
Synchrony
Roswell, Georgia
Full-Time
Competitive
RemoteExecutive
Role Summary/Purpose:
TheAVP, DataLoss Prevention Engineerwithin the Information Securityorganizationwillbe responsible fordriving an enterprise-widedata loss preventionprogram to safeguard and secure the organization’s data. This includescreatingand modifying DLP policies and rulestoidentify, detect, and protect data. In this role, this individual willbe part of theData Protection Engineeringteam for Information Security, working with the cyber securityteamsand key business stakeholders to help definedata loss preventionstrategy and roadmap and influencing teams to deliverbest in class data loss prevention service. You willbe responsible forthe development and implementation ofdata loss prevention policies and rules toaddressandreduce the risk of data exfiltration.
Essential Responsibilities:
Accountable for designing and building effectiveDLP policies and rulesto protect and safeguard the organization's data.
Support theData Protection product owner defining the intent, roadmap, and strategy to ensure execution and delivery of thedata loss preventionroadmap.
Supportdevelopment and management of DataLoss Preventionmetrics.
Stays current with emerging threatlandscapeand develops/enhances capabilities and strategies to safeguard the business fromdata exfiltration.
Acting as a subject matter expert toassistwith solvingdata loss preventionproblems, especially as it relates to the Data Protection security service.
Partners closely with key stakeholders to ensure alignment ofsensitive data toprotect fordata loss preventioncapabilities.
Serves asa data loss preventionexpert, trusted advisor, andcentral pointof contact for IT and business stakeholders.
Assistswith the development of standards, best practices, and guidelines for the organization's policies, standards, and procedures.
Ensures that as part of designing and building efficient cyber securitycapabilitiesthese capabilities are achieving industry best practices,complianceand regulatory requirements such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc.
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Information Security, Engineering, Application Development, or related field OR in lieu of a degree, a High School Diploma/GEDand minimum7years equivalent work experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience indata loss prevention role
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
Desired Characteristics:
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of emerging business and end-user technologies have on information security requirements and architecture
Demonstrate an understanding of business needs and commitment to delivering high-quality, prompt, and efficient service to the business
Proven strong decision-making capabilities, with a proventrack recordof weighing the relative costs and benefits of potential actions andidentifyingthe mostappropriate one
Demonstrated technicalexpertisein existing security and IT systems and an ability to keep pace with changing security and IT technologies
Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis ondemonstratingpreviousexperience effectively influencing others at all levels within the organization and cross functionally
A team-focused mentality with proven experience to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated experience communicating complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, verbally and in writing, in an easily understood, and actionable manner
Grade/Level: 10
The salary range for this position is 100,000.00 - 170,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
Our Way of Working:
We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events.
*Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.
Eligibility Requirements:
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Our Commitment:
When you join us, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all.
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Job Family Group:
Information Technology