Data Protection Director

Summary

Join Experian as an experienced leader in data protection and cryptography to head a team of engineers delivering cryptographic services. You will optimize cryptographic systems, collaborate with stakeholders, and foster a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities include managing vendors, partnering with global security teams, and integrating cryptographic practices into organizational strategies. This role requires extensive experience in data security, encryption, and key management, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Experian offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• 13+ years' of security and data protection experience including data encryption, cryptographic protocols, secrets management, certificate management (public and PKI) experience at an enterprise scale
• 10+ leading and transforming high performing teams
• Proficient security on prem and cloud experience in CipherTrust Manager, HSM, (Gemalto/SafeNet), Vormetric Key management, PKI solutions and certificate management
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management at all levels

Responsibilities

• Optimize cryptographic systems for performance and scalability globally for all regions and business units
• Collaborate with stakeholders on cryptographic solutions including applications teams, business units, regions, Global Security to create and execute on a compelling strategic vision with roadmap for the Crypto Services organization
• A transformative leader who is self-motivated and excels at growing team skills. Fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment. Inspires and empowers the team, driving continuous improvement and innovation. With a strong focus on personal and professional development, this leader will ensure that each team member (team of 14) reaches their full potential, effectively manages performance and contributes to the overall success of the organization
• Manage vendors including license management, product usage, feature roadmaps and ensure well-managed integrations of vendor platforms into our ecosystem. Keeps abreast of continually changing data protection industry
• Partner with the global security teams to provide solutions to manage risk proactively and effectively, leveraging enterprise risk management processes. Expert knowledge of data protection and practices. Advises on security governance, policy standards and reviews
• Coordinating with other departments to integrate cryptographic practices into broader organizational strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Migration to cloud experience
• Data security technologies including DSPM, DLP, data discovery, IAM, etc

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remotely, hybrid, or in-office
• Flexible time off, including volunteer time off, vacation, sick, and 12-paid holidays