New York Life Insurance Company · 17 hours ago
Corporate Vice President - Data Protection Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $211K/yr
8+ years expNew York Life Insurance Company is seeking a technically skilled and hands-on Data Protection Engineer to design, implement, and oversee the enterprise’s data protection strategy. The role involves strategic ownership and engineering execution across various data protection domains, requiring collaboration with technology teams and business stakeholders.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Architect and implement enterprise data protection solutions
Lead proof-of-concepts for new and emerging technologies
Partner with technology teams, engineering groups, and business stakeholders to ensure controls meet enterprise needs
Oversee specialized sub-domains by managing the DLP Operations Lead, DAM Lead, and other related functions
Ensure integration and alignment across the data protection ecosystem
Work with Security 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 DSPM, DLP, DAM, and related protection technologies
Evaluate new technologies and lead 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 support repeatable and sustainable practices
Foster collaboration with business stakeholders to ensure protection measures support business objectives
Measure and report on the effectiveness of data protection controls, with a focus on 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 to address evolving risks
Qualification
Required
8+ years of hands-on experience in information security engineering, with deep expertise across multiple data protection domains (e.g., DSPM, DLP, DAM, encryption)
Proven experience architecting and implementing enterprise-scale data protection solutions
Technical proficiency with tools and platforms such as Netskope, Zscaler, Varonis, Imperva, and database monitoring solutions
Familiarity with cloud-native security controls (AWS, GCP, Azure), data discovery and classification, and secrets management solutions
Experience translating compliance and regulatory requirements into technical architectures
Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering and business teams
Understanding of Agile development practices and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
Preferred
Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GIAC (GDSA, GCDA, GCCC), or equivalent technical certifications
Benefits
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Company
New York Life Insurance Company
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10001+ employees
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