Principal Data Governance Specialist
AverisKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1 day ago
Job descriptionEstablish and enforce data governance policies, including data retention and classification standards, to ensure governance, data integrity, and secure information management. Utilise technology platforms (e.g. DLP and M365) to manage DLP controls across email, web, and cloud channels and systems, with an emphasis on the right balance of automation and process. Provide oversight for daily operational activities related to DLP, including incident triage, discovery, scanning, and escalations. Constantly evolve and adapt data governance implementation to balance governance and employee experience, and based on evolving threats and organizational needs. Lead and support ongoing DLP-related projects, collaborating with the DLP Infrastructure team and vendors for successful project outcomes. Lead, mentor, and guide the DLP and IT Security Awareness teams towards achieving departmental and organizational objectives. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Oversee the development of reports and metrics related to DLP and IT Security Awareness. Collaborate with other department heads and stakeholders to integrate data protection and security awareness initiatives into the broader organizational framework. Coordinate with SOC, IT Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure cohesive threat detection, mitigation, and policy tuning. Lead the development, maintenance, and implementation of the IT Security Awareness program. Oversee the education of staff on the importance of information security and the application of due diligence. Lead and participate in social engineering activities, including phishing exercises for staff. Provide strategic guidance on remediation efforts and continuous improvement based on testing results. Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s or relevant certifications preferred). 10+ years of IT security, data governance or protection experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or governance capacity. Hands-on experience with DLP solutions (e.g. Proofpoint, Symantec, Netskope, Zscaler). Familiarity with global data protection regulations and security frameworks. Strong governance, risk management, and audit handling experience. Deep understanding of DLP technologies, security architectures, and incident response processes. Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at senior management levels. Experience leading cross-regional or group-wide data security programs is an advantage.
Averis Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Principal Data Governance Specialist is responsible for defining, implementing, and maintaining governance and operational excellence across the organization’s Data Loss Prevention (DLP) landscape. This role will provide oversight, policy enforcement, and operational leadership for email, web, cloud, endpoint, and network DLP platforms ensuring governance, data protection, and risk reduction across all business units. The role requires strong technical knowledge of DLP platforms, with the ability to balance governance requirements and user experience considerations.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the organization’s enterprise-wide DLP strategy, policies, and standards, including classification, data loss protection and awareness.
- Provide thought and execution leadership in the formulation and execution of comprehensive strategies for data protection and security awareness.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
IT Security Awareness
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