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Morgan McKinley

Data Security Lead

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8-12 Years

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and forward-looking Data Security Lead to drive our enterprise-wide data protection strategy. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and governance of data security solutions, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the organizations data security strategy and roadmap, aligning with business objectives and regulatory expectations.
  • Lead the evaluation, design, deployment, and operationalization of data protection technologies across structured and unstructured data environments.
  • Drive adoption of data discovery, classification, and labelling tools to enhance visibility of sensitive data.
  • Oversee the implementation of data encryption, masking, tokenization, key management, and HSM integration.
  • Provide leadership in the rollout and optimization of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Digital Rights Management (DRM/IRM) solutions.
  • Establish and maintain data protection standards, policies, and operating models for scalability and sustainability.
  • Act as a key escalation point for data-related security incidents, working with SOC and incident response teams.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure data protection controls support compliance (e.g., GDPR, PDPA, PCI-DSS, MAS TRM).
  • Research and recommend adoption of emerging technologies such as confidential computing and privacy-enhancing techniques.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers in implementing data security solutions and best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 812+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years focused on data security and protection.
  • Proven leadership in implementing and managing:
  • Data discovery and classification platforms
  • Encryption, masking, tokenization solutions
  • DLP and DRM/IRM technologies
  • Key and certificate management, HSMs
  • Secure data storage and transfer, including SaaS and cloud-native solutions
  • Strong knowledge of cloud security and data protection controls in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
  • Familiarity with scripting/coding (Python, PowerShell, Java) and REST APIs for automation and integration.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or relevant cloud security credentials are highly advantageous.

Morgan Mckinley Pte Ltd

EA Licence No: 11C5502

EAP Registration No: R1106192

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Industry:Other

Function:Cybersecurity

Job Type:Permanent Job

Date Posted: 10/09/2025

Job ID: 125969471

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