Data Security Administrator

Act as the subject matter expert on data security management and controls through the full data lifecycle, from generation to archiving and deletion Partner with IT and Compliance teams on data governance, classification, data ownership, retention, and deletion Lead day-to-day operation of Microsoft Purview, including alert response, configuration tuning, and policy strengthening Assist with eDiscovery and data security investigations Maintain current and accurate data security and governance procedures and documentation Assist with employee training on data security, governance, and secure AI system usage Identify, classify, and inventory sensitive information across systems, repositories, and collaboration platforms Maintain metrics and reports related to data classification, DLP incidents, risk activity, and program effectiveness Support internal and external audits, reporting, and testing related to data security Advise Information Security management, Project Management, and stakeholders on secure uses of AI technologies Maintain controls on approved AI systems and detect, alert on, and block unapproved AI systems Monitor emerging AI-related security, privacy, and regulatory risks and recommend controls, policies, and governance practices Assist the Information Security team with cybersecurity incident handling related to data security Strengthen data security controls based on lessons learned from incidents Perform other duties as assigned Requirements 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Data Security, Data Governance, Information Governance, Data Lifecycle Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), or related disciplines Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Information Security, Risk Management, or Data Science, or a combination of relevant certifications/specialized training and job-specific experience Experience in the financial industry, preferably credit unions or banks Experience with Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365 security technologies, or comparable data protection, governance, and compliance platforms is highly desirable Strong knowledge of data security, data governance, privacy, and information lifecycle management principles Ability to analyze security events, identify trends, and recommend practical risk mitigation strategies Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, with ability to manage competing priorities Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with sensitive business and member information Ability to adapt to evolving technologies, regulatory requirements, and cybersecurity threats Availability to participate in security investigations and incident response activities as needed Ability to build effective relationships across technology, compliance, legal, and business functions Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence decision-making without direct authority Ability to travel occasionally between credit union locations Ability to work in a hybrid model with a minimum of 5 days per month in-office at the Syracuse, NY headquarters Core Competencies Expertise in Data Security Management and Governance, with a strong focus on Data Lifecycle Management and Data Loss Prevention. Proficient in Microsoft Purview and capable of analyzing security events to recommend risk mitigation strategies. Highest-signal resume keywords Data Security Management Data Governance Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Information Lifecycle Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Data Classification Data Ownership Data Retention EDiscovery Cybersecurity Incident Handling Risk Mitigation Strategies Data Security Procedures Metrics and Reporting Policy Strengthening AI Security Controls Soft Skills Strong Communication Skills Project Management Organizational Skills Relationship Building Discretion and Confidentiality Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Information Security Risk Management Data Science Industry Keywords Financial Industry Credit Unions Banks Data Governance Principles Regulatory Requirements Tools & Technologies Microsoft 365 Security Technologies Data Protection Platforms Compliance Platforms Collaboration Platforms #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor