Role Summary/Purpose:
The A VP, Data Loss Prevention Engineer within the Information Security organization will be responsible for driving an enterprise-wide data loss prevention program to safeguard and secure the organization’s data. This includes creating and modifying DLP policies and rules to identify , detect, and protect data. In this role, this individual will be part of the Data Protection Engineering team for Information Security , working with the cyber security teams and key business stakeholders to help define data loss prevention strategy and roadmap and influencing teams to deliver best in class data loss prevention service . You will be responsible for the development and implementation of data loss prevention policies and rules to address and reduce the risk of data exfiltration.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Accountable for designing and building effective DLP policies and rules to protect and safeguard the organization's data.
- Support the Data Protection product owner defining the intent, roadmap, and strategy to ensure execution and delivery of the data loss preve n tion roadmap.
- Support development and management of Data Loss Prevention metrics.
- Stays current with emerging threat landscape and develops/enhances capabilities and strategies to safeguard the business from data exfiltration .
- Acting as a subject matter expert to assist with solving data loss prevention problems, especially as it relates to the Data Protection security service.
- Partners closely with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of sensitive data to protect for data loss prevention capabilities.
- Serves as a data loss prevention expert, trusted advisor, and central point of contact for IT and business stakeholders.
- Assists with the development of standards, best practices, and guidelines for the organization's policies, standards, and procedures.
- Ensures that as part of designing and building efficient cyber security capabilities these capabilities are achieving industry best practices, compliance and regulatory requirements such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc.
- Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Information Security, Engineering, Application Development, or related field OR in lieu of a degree, a High School Diploma/ GED and minimum 7 years equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in data loss prevention role
- Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
Desired Characteristics:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of emerging business and end-user technologies have on information security requirements and architecture
- Demonstrate an understanding of business needs and commitment to delivering high-quality, prompt, and efficient service to the business
- Proven strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven track record of weighing the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identifying the most appropriate one
- Demonstrated technical expertise in existing security and IT systems and an ability to keep pace with changing security and IT technologies
- Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on demonstrating previous experience effectively influencing others at all levels within the organization and cross functionally
- A team-focused mentality with proven experience to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience communicating complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, verbally and in writing, in an easily understood, and actionable manner
Grade/Level: 10
The salary range for this position is 100,000.00 - 170,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
Our Way of Working:
We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events.
- Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
- You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
- New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Our Commitment:
When you join us, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
This starts when you choose to for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice:
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to
- for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
- If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time
Job Family Group:
Information Technology
