Director of Data Protection - Technology Risk Management

Director of Data Protection - Technology Risk Management

Capital One is one of the fastest growing organizations in the world today. The growth of the business is being accelerated by leveraging innovative and emerging technologies. We are serious about technology, we dream big, and we execute : Capital One moved our entire enterprise to the public cloud over the course of five years, fully exiting our data centers. Just as we prioritize driving innovation through technology, we equally prioritize cybersecurity and managing technology risk. Technology & Data Risk Management (TDRM) is a small organization that packs a big punch. The roughly one hundred fifty professionals in TDRM are trusted expert advisers who shape decisions, challenge activities to ensure they meet our standards, and generally oversee technology and information security risk across the business and the central technology organization. TDRM is a second line organization, which means it is independent and sits within the Risk Management Organization.

TDRM plays a critical role in ensuring that the companys risk-taking entities are aware of the risks inherent in their activities and decisions, the impact of their actions on the company at an enterprise level, and opportunities to reduce, mitigate or avoid the risks altogether. Associates within TDRM are highly-skilled information security, cybersecurity, site reliability engineering, technology data, and risk management professionals who have a wealth of experience and a demonstrated ability to provide value added recommendations and deliver high-impact results in their areas of expertise.

Cybersecurity, Technology and Data risk management are a strategic priority at Capital One, with heavy engagement from the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, and the executive committee. By joining TDRM, you will be providing these executives with the trusted, independent voice they need to ensure our companys technology risks are appropriately managed.

Director - Advisory & Oversight Data Protection :

We are currently seeking a dynamic leader with significant experience in engaging with business and technology leaders to identify and mitigate cyber security risk in the field of data protection. This individual will challenge our business divisions to analyze, monitor, and manage these cybersecurity risks. The ideal candidate for this role will have a deep understanding of cyber security risk, both from a technical and risk management perspective pertaining to general data protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data identification, classification, minimization, tokenization, encryption, secure transfer, retention and destruction. The associate in this role will lead a team and a program to develop relationships and influence risk taking across the organization, providing oversight and effective challenge.

Responsibilities :

Play a lead role in identifying areas of cyber risk to provide oversight, analysis, effective challenge, and risk-informed recommendations.

Provide and manage the production of technical assessments of the effectiveness and design of cybersecurity controls

Conduct assessments and draft assessment for senior management and other stakeholders, to include regulatory agencies and the Board of Directors, as needed.

Manage a team of cybersecurity professionals. Set vision and direction, manage performance and career development of associates.

Stay current on emerging cyber threats and risk management approaches.

Collaborate effectively with stakeholders and leaders across multiple organizations to achieve objectives.

Coordinate program-related activities and deliverables to ensure effective collaboration within the team and across stakeholder groups.

Promote and influence change in technology and program from the first line of defense that drives management of technology and cyber risk within the companys appetite.

Basic Qualifications :

A Bachelors degree or military experience

At least 7 years of cybersecurity operations experience with enterprise-grade data protection tools or processes

At least 5 years of experience in data protection or technology processes, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data identification, classification, minimization, tokenization, encryption, secure transfer, retention, destruction or a combination.

At least 5 years of experience of people management

At least 2 years of data or certificate management experience

At least 2 years of experience with public cloud infrastructure or security principles

Preferred Qualifications :

At least 1 professional security management certification, such as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Security+ - CompTIA

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This role requires the ability to articulate complex technical concepts in clear, concise, actionable manner through both written products and verbal communications

At least 2 years of experience managing, consulting, auditing, or working in the fields of information security, technology, or risk management

Familiarity with the field of threat intelligence concepts. Experience with analysis of emerging threats and reports that describe the implications of threat(s) and opportunities to executives or senior decision-makers

Ability to communicate clearly and to interact effectively at all levels of the organization, and to influence as warranted and appropriate

Familiarity with financial sector regulatory practices and second line of defense effective challenge

Experience with performing risk assessments and risk reporting

Passion and expertise in cybersecurity, with an ability to be confident, respectful, and articulate when registering dissenting or unpopular opinions

Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining superior results

Ability to work cross-functionally, individually, and to lead work among a team

Execution oriented and a self-motivator

Familiarity NIST Cybersecurity Framework controls, NIST 800-53, ISO 27000-1

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA : $263,900 - $301,200 for Director, Cyber Technical Richmond, VA : $239,900 - $273,800 for Director, Cyber Technical Riverwoods, IL : $239,900 - $273,800 for Director, Cyber Technical

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidates offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and / or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability / vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York Citys Fair Chance Act; Philadelphias Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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