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American National · 2 weeks ago

Data Protection & Privacy Engineer

US IL - Chicago

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$137K/yr - $163K/yr

5+ years exp

American National, part of BP&C Shared Services, is a leading provider of wealth protection and retirement services. The Data Protection & Privacy Engineer will develop and implement data governance, protection, and privacy programs, ensuring compliance with global regulations while working closely with stakeholders to define information governance requirements.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Build and document the operational landscape including implementation and monitoring of technical controls to address identified risks

Establish plans to protect data and information systems

Develop standards for secure and compliant data classification and handling

Coordinate technical capabilities to ensure smooth operation of data protection and privacy programs

Liaise with business and technology stakeholders on data protection matters

Influence positive data protection and privacy outcomes during times of change and transition

Further implement and maintain the data protection toolset including data loss prevention and database activity monitoring

Maintain inventory of relevant corporate data assets and personal data elements

Support critical data protection processes such as subject access requests, data mapping, and cookie compliance

Contribute to incident response planning and fulfill breach investigation and response aspects of the plan

Fulfill relevant data protection and privacy audit requests

Govern relevant processes operated by our service providers and outsourcers

Develop and operate reporting capabilities relevant to privacy and data protection

Maintain regular on-site presence to support effective collaboration, communication, confidentiality, and timely business operations through active participate in in-person meetings, team activities, and organizational initiatives

Qualification

Data Protection TechnologiesData Loss Prevention (DLP)Database Activity MonitoringCertified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)Data Flow MappingMicrosoft Purview Information ProtectionPrivacy by Design PrinciplesAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

5 years of experience working with sensitive and confidential information and projects ideally in a global role

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of data protection technologies such as data loss prevention (DLP) and database activity monitoring

Strong knowledge of data protection technologies such as data loss prevention and database activity monitoring

Ability to develop technical capabilities to protect data processed across a wide range of application and infrastructure types

Experience using technology to enable compliance with global privacy and data protection regulations

Adoption and development of privacy by design principles

Excellent organizational skills and ability to operate and communicate effectively while meeting multiple deadlines and completing projects simultaneously

Ability to analyze information and construct an action plan tailored to resolve issues effectively and cooperatively

Ability to articulate problems in terms of risk and present them to a range of audiences – technical, non-technical, and executives