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Data Protection Specialist Job Equity Bank
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Job Purpose:
The Data Protection Specialist is responsible for executing and administering Data Protection functions and supporting systems. Responsibilities will include overall systems management; support and execution of Data Protection roadmap and the related projects; organizational awareness, processes and procedures and compliance with audits/assessments related to Data Protection administration.
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Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:
- Work with vendors to support the DLP technology (troubleshooting, upgrades, etc.)
- Administration of the DLP tools which includes configuring policies, upgrading and patching, etc.
- Monitor alerts generated from the DLP systems and other technologies
- Understand and follow the incident response process through event escalations
- Respond to escalations by the Incident Response Team
- Follow processes to maintain the DLP system
- Assist the team with incident management and responding to Data Subject Rights Requests.
- Assist with the development of existing policy documentation and related practical guidance.
- Support data protection training and awareness initiatives across the Group.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
- Degree or its equivalent in Information Technology, Network Security, Enterprise Network Management, Information Security, Management Information System Computing, Engineering or similar area of study.
- 3-5 years’ experience in implementation and administration of DLP solution in the Banking environment
- Experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems, Office 365, Enterprise Mobility and Security (EMS) and Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
- Experience with Privilege Access Management solutions, Least privilege Access Management platforms and multi-factor authentication solutions among other technologies
- Experience in managing Information Security compliance
- In depth knowledge of Information risk concepts / relating business needs to security controls
- Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCNP, Network +, CISM, CGEIT or equivalent.
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