Principal Data Protection Analyst

📋 Description

• • As a Principal Data Protection Analyst at Okta, you will be instrumental in shaping and executing the company's internal data security strategy, significantly enhancing our capabilities in safeguarding sensitive information across the organization.
• • You will assume ownership of Okta's comprehensive data protection tool suite, driving its strategic vision, implementation, and continuous improvement to ensure robust data security measures.
• • This pivotal role involves developing and maturing data security strategies, encompassing the enforcement of data retention policies, the authoring and implementation of minimum standards for data encryption and obfuscation, and the establishment of best practices for secure key management.
• • You will be responsible for uplifting existing data handling controls and safeguards, ensuring they meet the highest industry standards and effectively mitigate risks.
• • A key aspect of your role will be to automate security workflows, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in data protection processes.
• • The position demands a profound level of technical expertise and extensive experience with data security applications and services, including but not limited to Okta, Crowdstrike, and Palo Alto Networks.
• • You will collaborate closely with a diverse range of internal stakeholders, including teams such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Engineering, Defensive Cyber Operations, Defensive Cyber Engineering, and Legal, as well as technology and cloud support teams.
• • A thorough understanding of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies, including Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions, is essential for success in this role.
• • You will leverage significant working experience in the data security and protection domain to identify and address potential vulnerabilities and threats.
• • The ideal candidate will possess experience operating within a mature security control environment, demonstrating a strong background in managing sophisticated data security and privacy functions within corporate settings.
• • You will have a proven track record of successfully implementing complex, cross-functional projects, fostering collaboration and driving consensus among diverse teams.
• • This role requires the ability to identify and champion appropriate data security strategies that effectively mitigate Okta's key security risks, including recommending enhancements such as compensating controls and other preventative measures.
• • You will be expected to maintain strong familiarity with leading security compliance frameworks, such as NIST, ISO, and PCI, and be adept at summarizing complex security scenarios for management review.
• • As a self-starter, you will proactively identify opportunities for improvement and drive initiatives that enhance Okta's overall security posture.
• • You will serve as the primary business owner for Okta's data protection tool suite, ensuring its optimal performance and alignment with business objectives.
• • Your responsibilities will include the evaluation and implementation of new security tools and services to bolster our data protection capabilities.
• • You will design, establish, and implement a strategic roadmap for data security maturity over multiple years, ensuring a proactive and evolving approach to data protection.
• • A critical function will be to identify patterns and trends in data loss incidents, using these insights to enhance both preventative and detective security measures.
• • You will collaborate closely with the Cyber Defense Team and the Technology, Data & Intelligence (TDI) Team to integrate and realize data security controls within Okta’s technology stack.
• • You will oversee and manage the development, implementation, and continuous uplift of DLP rules to ensure comprehensive coverage and effectiveness.
• • Close collaboration with technology teams, Legal, Compliance, and other business units will be essential to ensure the consistent execution of comprehensive data protection strategies across the company.
• • You will be responsible for providing clear, concise, and actionable reports and documentation on data loss incidents, including their resolutions and lessons learned.
• • The ability to manage complex projects, including identifying interdependencies and evaluating their potential impact on the organization, is a key requirement for this role.
• • You will contribute to building productive relationships and driving collaboration with both technical and non-technical teams, fostering a shared understanding of data security imperatives.
• • You will clearly communicate desired business outcomes and requirements to technologists responsible for building and maintaining data security solutions.
• • You will operate effectively within a remote work environment, demonstrating strong self-management and communication skills.
• • Your proactive, self-motivated, and self-directed approach will be crucial in driving initiatives and achieving objectives independently.
• • You will contribute to the development and mentorship of more junior team members, sharing expertise and fostering growth within the team.