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New York Life Insurance Company · 2 weeks ago

Corporate Vice President - Data Protection Engineer

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$144K/yr - $206K/yr

8+ years exp

New York Life Insurance Company is looking for a Data Protection Engineer to contribute to their digital initiatives and data security strategy. The role involves designing and implementing data protection solutions, managing technical leads, and ensuring integration across various data protection domains.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work with the Security team senior leadership to define and own the enterprise data protection strategy, with a focus on practical design and implementation

Architect data protection solutions across DSPM, DLP, DAM, DAG, encryption, and secrets management

Translate regulatory and business requirements into technical controls and designs

Align data protection strategy with business use cases, including secure enablement of AI and advanced analytics

Lead the design, configuration, and integration of data protection technologies across cloud and on-premises environments

Partner with infrastructure, application, and cloud engineering teams to embed controls into enterprise platforms and workflows

Oversee rule development, tuning, and testing for DLP, DAM, and other protection technologies

Evaluate new technologies and run proof-of-concepts to inform architecture decisions

Manage and mentor technical leads (DLP Operations, DAM, etc.), ensuring cohesive execution across sub-domains

Serve as the highest escalation point for complex technical data protection challenges

Define engineering standards, playbooks, and operational processes to ensure repeatable and sustainable practices

Foster collaboration with business stakeholders to ensure protection measures support, rather than hinder, business objectives

Measure and report on the effectiveness of data protection controls, with a focus on tuning for accuracy and minimizing business friction

Identify and implement automation and integration opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes

Stay current with emerging data protection technologies and regulatory requirements, ensuring NYL remains ahead of evolving risks

Qualification

Data Protection EngineeringData Security Posture ManagementData Loss PreventionDatabase Activity MonitoringCloud Security ControlsEncryptionMaskingTechnical CertificationsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

8+ years of hands-on experience in information security engineering, with deep expertise in at multiple data protection domains (e.g., DLP, DAM, DSPM, encryption)

Strong track record in architecting and implementing enterprise data protection solutions

Technical proficiency with leading tools and platforms such as Netskope, Zscaler, Varonis, Imperva, and database monitoring solutions

Familiarity with cloud-native security controls (AWS, Azure, GCP), data discovery/classification, and secrets management solutions

Experience translating compliance requirements into technical architectures

Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with engineers, developers, and business stakeholders

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Preferred

Certifications preferred: CISSP, CCSP, GIAC (GDSA, GCDA, GCCC), or equivalent technical certifications

Benefits

Leave programs

Adoption assistance

Student loan repayment programs

Company

New York Life Insurance Company

For over 180 years, we’ve helped turn your biggest dreams into milestones that last a lifetime.

Founded in 1845

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.newyorklife.com/

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