Senior Manager, Data Security

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About the Role

As a Senior Manager – DLP Management & Operations, you will drive enterprise-wide Data Loss Prevention (DLP) operations, engineering, governance, and service delivery across email, web, endpoint, cloud, and data protection platforms. You will be a key member of the cybersecurity organization, collaborating with Security, Infrastructure, Network, Endpoint, Cloud, Compliance, Legal, Privacy, Workplace Collaboration, business stakeholders, and external vendors to deliver secure and effective data protection services. You will have the autonomy to lead strategic initiatives, optimize operations, improve service delivery, and strengthen the organization's security posture.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead end-to-end DLP operations, engineering, governance, and service delivery across enterprise data protection platforms.

• Own DLP platform administration, policy configuration, optimization, roadmap planning, and technology management.

• Govern operational processes, risk assessments, compliance controls, audits, executive reporting, and service performance metrics.

• Act as the primary escalation point for critical incidents while overseeing vendor management, service reviews, and stakeholder communications.

• Lead workforce planning, team development, operational excellence initiatives, and strategic security transformation programs.

Embrace our vibrant culture by striving for excellence, focusing on meaningful outcomes, and collaborating effectively. Prioritize quality, stay curious, and commit to continuous learning. Take ownership, build relationships, and focus on personal growth to drive business strategy and foster a culture of impact and innovation.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

• Extensive experience in DLP Operations and Engineering.

• Strong expertise in Security Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management.

• Experience managing incidents, escalations, service delivery, and operational excellence initiatives.

• Proven leadership experience managing teams, workforce planning, mentoring, and stakeholder relationships.

• Experience with ServiceNow management and enterprise security operations processes.

• Strong executive communication, program management, and vendor management skills.

• A strong sense of ownership, a desire to create meaningful outcomes, and passion for work that serves a greater good for customers, communities, and organizations.

These Will Help You Succeed

• Experience with DLP technologies such as Zscaler, Proofpoint, Forcepoint, and similar platforms.

• Expertise in audit readiness, compliance reporting, and governance frameworks.

• Strong analytical skills with experience building KPIs, dashboards, and trend analysis reporting.

• Experience supporting enterprise security transformation, migrations, and integration programs.

• Ability to drive continuous service improvement, automation, and cost optimization initiatives.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until August 22,2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $140,000 - $160,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Work Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in the country without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.