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Specialist, Data Privacy

Job Description - Specialist, Data Privacy

Description
  • Execute information security activities in accordance with approved policies, standards, and procedures.

  • Perform assigned information security and governance tasks to support organizational compliance requirements.

  • Contribute subject-matter expertise to information security initiatives within defined scope.

  • Apply approved information security standards and controls across systems, processes, and documentation.

  • Participate in information security awareness activities by providing domain input when required.



Responsibilities

Information Security & Governance

  • Perform information security and IT risk assessments within assigned scope and document results.

  • Execute control checks against approved information security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

  • Conduct third-party and vendor security assessments as assigned and document findings.

  • Maintain compliance evidence and security documentation in line with regulatory and audit requirements.

  • Analyze security control effectiveness and report observations through defined channels.

  • Apply approved security policies and procedures in day-to-day operational activities.

Collaborate on Security Initiatives

  • Coordinate with group-level stakeholders to support the implementation of security initiatives and action plans.

  • Ensure alignment of security practices with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Apply group security playbooks and standards within the organization as directed.

  • Provide technical and governance input related to information security controls and requirements.

  • Identify control gaps or implementation issues and escalate through appropriate management channels.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and operational observations.

Outsourced Cyber Security Services

  • Support coordination with shared service providers responsible for IT and cybersecurity services.

  • Monitor service delivery and assist in tracking compliance with contractual agreements and SLAs.

  • Participate in security assessments and audits involving external service providers.

Data Protection & Privacy

  • Perform data classification and protection activities in line with approved data protection requirements.

  • Execute controls related to PII and PHI data security as defined by policies and procedures.

  • Review data handling practices and document observations related to privacy compliance.

  • Support identification and documentation of data protection risks and incidents.

Identity and Access Governance

  • Preform Identity and Access Management governance activities, including onboarding, offboarding, access reviews, and recertification processes.

  • Review privileged access and MFA controls and document compliance status. 

  • Maintain access governance records and supporting evidence. 

Standard duties

  • Execute information security tasks in accordance with approved group playbooks and operational procedures.

  • Perform security monitoring, vulnerability tracking, and compliance checks within assigned scope.

  • Maintain GRC documentation, risk registers, and compliance trackers.

  • Perform control testing and evidence collection activities for audits and regulatory reviews.

  • Track information security risks and remediation actions and report status through defined channels.

  • Document information security incidents, root causes, and corrective actions as assigned.

  • Prepare technical and governance inputs used by management for security reporting.

  • Apply ISMS processes and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

  • Coordinate operationally with shared services teams to execute assigned security activities.

  • Support incident tracking, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action plans (CAPA).



Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Security, or a related field.

  • 3–6 years of experience in information security, IT governance, risk, or compliance roles.

  • Knowledge of information security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, ADHICS, NESA IA, COBIT, or similar.

  • Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ISO 27001, CISA, Security+, or equivalent) are an advantage.

  • Strong execution capability in information security and governance activities.

  • Ability to perform detailed assessments and document findings accurately.

  • Good understanding of security controls, risk management, and compliance requirements.

  • Ability to work within defined procedures, playbooks, and escalation paths.

  • Strong analytical and documentation skills.

  • Effective communication skills for reporting findings and observations.



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