Cybersecurity Manager (Data Security)

Overview:

• We are seeking a hands-on Cybersecurity Operations Manager with 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, security engineering, or related operations.
• The role will lead technical teams and enterprise security workstreams supporting DLP, DAM, DSPM, DAG, CASB, SaaS security, data classification, and access governance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cybersecurity operations across DLP, DAM, DSPM, CASB, SaaS security, Shadow IT, data classification, and access governance.
• Manage DLP controls across email, endpoint, web, GenAI, USB, printing, and cloud channels.
• Oversee database monitoring across on-premises and cloud platforms.
• Manage DSPM activities across AWS, Microsoft 365, file shares, databases, and unstructured data repositories.
• Lead data discovery, classification, entitlement analysis, least-privilege remediation, tagging, cataloguing, and tokenization activities.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for technical issues, urgent matters, control gaps, and client concerns.
• Drive automation and operational efficiency using AI, Python scripting, Terraform, dashboards, and repeatable workflows.
• Manage Jira backlogs, sprint planning, delivery tracking, reporting, RAID logs, and operational governance.
• Partner with Cybersecurity, AWS Cloud, Infrastructure, Database, IAM, Compliance, Privacy, and Application teams.
• Present operational, risk, and executive updates to client leadership.
• Support applicable U.S. and New York cybersecurity requirements, including NYDFS and insurance-sector security expectations.
• Maintain runbooks, procedures, audit evidence, metrics, KRIs, KPIs, and continuous improvement plans.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, security engineering, or related operations.
• Experience managing technical teams and multiple enterprise security workstreams.
• Strong knowledge of DLP, DAM, DSPM, DAG, CASB, data classification, and cloud data security.
• Hands-on experience with Zscaler, Netskope, Imperva, Securiti.AI, Microsoft Purview, or comparable platforms.
• Working knowledge of Terraform, AWS security services, Python, SMTP relays, ServiceNow, and Jira.
• Strong understanding of structured and unstructured data security across databases, SaaS platforms, cloud storage, and file shares.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot complex issues and manage urgent client escalations.
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical, reporting, presentation, and executive communication skills.
• Experience with Agile delivery, sprint management, backlog prioritization, and operational metrics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CISSP
• CISM
• CRISC
• CCSP
• Relevant cloud security certifications