Security Director

8 - 12 years

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As a Director of Data Protection at Cognizant, you will be responsible for overseeing the corporate security's data protection strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, training staff, communicating with regulators, and identifying relevant data processing risks within internal systems. Your expertise in data protection law and practices, coupled with a deep understanding of Cognizant's infrastructure and organizational structure, will be crucial in this role. Your primary focus will be to adopt a risk-based approach to data protection, serving as the main point of contact for Corporate Security in handling complaints, queries, notices, and other notification requirements. You will need to exhibit a combination of legal knowledge, technical proficiency, and strong communication skills, while upholding principles of credibility, integrity, and independence. Key responsibilities will include informing and advising Corporate Security on data protection obligations, providing guidance on GDPR and other local data protection provisions, conducting data audits for compliance, overseeing implementation of compliance tools, and maintaining records of all data processing activities. You will also be involved in developing and updating documentation, managing incident response processes, assessing risks related to personal data, and facilitating communication with regulators and data subjects. To excel in this role, you should hold a university degree in computer science, computer privacy/law, or computer engineering, along with relevant certifications in privacy and information security. Your proven expertise in data protection law and practices, knowledge of privacy regulations and security frameworks, and experience in interpreting regulatory requirements will be essential. Additionally, your leadership skills, project management experience, and ability to work with diverse stakeholders will play a critical role in driving the global data protection discipline at Cognizant. If you are looking to contribute to a dynamic and innovative organization like Cognizant, where leadership is defined by actions and behaviors, we invite you to explore this opportunity and be a part of our journey towards a more secure and compliant data environment.,

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