Manager, CyberOps & Assurance (DSPM Engineering/Cloud)

Manager, CyberOps & Assurance (DSPM Engineering/Cloud)

Phoenix, AZ, United States(Hybrid)

Job Description

At American Express, our mission is to deliver the world’s best customer experience every day. At the heart of this mission is our Information Security organization, enabling exceptional experiences built on a foundation of trust, service, and security. We leverage advanced technologies and data-driven insights to stay ahead of an evolving threat landscape. We foster a culture of passion, curiosity, and courage—empowering you to innovate, grow, and help shape the future of a Fortune 100 company.

Trust. Service. Security.

The Data Security team is responsible for safeguarding the organization’s most critical asset—its data—by ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability across all platforms and environments. Working at the intersection of cybersecurity, data governance, and privacy, the Data Security team focuses on capabilities such as data classification, encryption, secure data access, and monitoring. The team partners closely with engineering, risk, and business units to embed security controls throughout the data lifecycle—from creation and storage to sharing and archival.

American Express is seeking a Manager – CyberOps & Assurance to lead a team focused on Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). This is a hands-on technical role where you will help build and scale enterprise data security solutions that protect sensitive data across cloud and on-premises environments.

The candidate will be part of a specialized sub-team focused on Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). This sub-team is responsible for providing visibility into sensitive data across cloud and on-prem environments, identifying data security risks, and driving remediation efforts. The team leverages modern DSPM tools and analytics to discover, classify, and monitor data, ensuring proper access controls and compliance with internal policies and external regulations. The role involves working on initiatives that enhance data visibility, reduce risk exposure, and strengthen the organization’s overall data security posture

Why This Role Matters

You will play a key role in shaping how American Express discovers, classifies, and protects sensitive data at scale. This position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide security strategy while building modern, AI-enabled data security capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and evolution of data discovery, classification, and DSPM capabilities across the enterprise.

• Build scalable integrations with data catalogs, CMDB/ITAM platforms, and security analytics ecosystems.

• Improve visibility into sensitive data, strengthen risk detection, and accelerate remediation efforts.

• Leverage automation and AI-assisted workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness.

• Partner with engineering, governance, risk, and business teams to embed security throughout the data lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, data security, or data engineering.

• Hands-on experience with DSPM tools and architecture.

• Strong knowledge of data discovery, classification, and modern data architectures.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), APIs, and Python or similar scripting languages.

• Experience working with SQL or similar databases.

• Experience integrating security solutions with enterprise platforms such as data catalogs, CMDBs, and SIEM/SOAR tools.

• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks involving PCI, PII, and sensitive data protection.

• Ability to leverage automation and AI-driven approaches to improve security outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to AI/ML, GenAI, and emerging data ecosystems.

• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.

• Familiarity with DevSecOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, and data governance frameworks.

• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

What We're Looking For

• Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking skills.

• Passion for innovation, automation, and scalable security solutions.

• Ability to thrive in complex, rapidly evolving environments.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values ( and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries

• Bonus incentives

• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan

• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits

• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need

• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy

• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)

• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program

• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site ( .

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 26006046

• Job Category Technology

• Posting Date 06/03/2026, 09:32 PM

• Apply Before 06/17/2026, 05:00 AM

• Job Schedule Full time

• Job Shift Day

• Locations AMEX 18850 North 56th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85054, US(Hybrid)

• Salary Range $123,000.00 to $215,250.00 annually + bonus + benefits

• Career Area Technology

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