Risk Services - Data Security Manager

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Join PwC's Cybersecurity & Privacy practice in Singapore as a Data Security Manager. We are seeking an experienced professional to guide top-tier clients, mentor a growing team, and serve as a subject matter expert. This role bridges the gap between technical implementation, strategic advice, and regulatory compliance, focusing on Data privacy regulations such as PDPA, modern DLP and data classification technology, and secure cloud architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data security engagements from strategy and roadmap development to final delivery.

• Architect and advise on technical controls, including:

• Data Discovery & Classification

• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

• Encryption technologies and Key Management

• On Premise and Cloud data security

• Translate regulatory requirements (such as PDPA, GDPR and other regional / global regulations) into actionable technical and operational controls.

• Mentor, coach, and develop junior consultants, fostering their careers and building team capability.

• Support business development by building client relationships and contributing to proposals.

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years in cybersecurity with a focus on data security and protection.

• Expertise and experience in Data Protection regulations is required.

• Proven client facing and project delivery experience, preferably in professional services.

• Experience with data security technologies: Data Classification, DLP, Encryption, IAM, data security in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP).

• A passion for mentoring and developing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in a relevant field (e.g., IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science).

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIPP, CDPSE.

• Cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Experience in Financial Services (MAS requirements), Technology, or Public Sector.

• A track record of contributing to business development efforts.