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Director, Data Protection & Privacy

We are seeking a leader for our global Data Protection & Privacy compliance program within the Legal Department. The successful candidate is multifaceted in privacy, security, risk, and regulatory disciplines with ability to contribute to a unified Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program at Delinea.  This is a critical role in our organization responsible for providing practical, timely, and strategic advice on global privacy and data security-related matters across the enterprise.  This role will be part of a strong legal team and work closely with our CISO and cross-functional subject matter experts in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as enterprise leader on data protection, privacy, and related security compliance matters.
• Develop, enhance, and operationalize data protection, privacy, and related security policies, processes, and controls to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of data protection, privacy, and related security controls and work closely with Information Security and business stakeholders on compliance validation, gap analyses, and process improvement.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to help manage audit programs, including ISO27001 and SOC 2, and help drive cross-functional alignment.  
• Assess business critical systems and related data flows to ensure compliance with data protection laws and perform privacy risk and impact assessments.
• Evaluate and develop roadmap to improve privacy and security customer assurance audits and support the team that manages the process.
• Evaluate tools and implement automation measures to better manage data collection, data mapping, data rights requests, and privacy risk management.
• Assist in design of roadmap and implementation of enterprise GRC framework.
• Support other compliance functions as needed, including third party due diligence, sanctions screening, and training and awareness campaigns.

What You'll Bring:

• Law Degree OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or related field. 
• 10+ years of experience in data protection, privacy, and security compliance with solid understanding of GRC and enterprise risk management.
• Proven ability to design and implement reliable, repeatable, and auditable data protection, privacy, and security controls in accordance with leading compliance standards (e.g., ISO27xxx series, SOC2, FedRAMP, PCI DSS).
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations and laws (e.g., GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PIPEDA) and experience in enabling GRC solutions and controls for data protection, privacy, and security.

Practical experience in performing privacy impact assessments and conducting assessments related to third-party/vendor risk, enterprise risk, and data protection risk.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in collaborating with internal stakeholders with flexibility, transparency, and respect, all with a desire to establish solid, lasting working relationships.
• Comfort working with and through ambiguity.
• Ability to devise business-friendly, pragmatic solutions that reduce risk and enhance value.
• Strong ownership mentality with the ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with colleagues and others located throughout the world.
• Ability to prioritize and work with a sense of urgency; works with agility and can pivot as needed; thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Unsurpassed integrity, ethics, and trustworthiness.
• Enjoys constant learning, is open to giving and receiving constructive feedback, and looks for opportunities for self-improvement.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Bonus if you:  

• Have achieved certifications in Security/privacy related domain(s) (e.g., Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)).

Delinea Culture & Benefits:

Why work at Delinea?

We’re passionate problem-solvers doing our part to make the world a safer place.  We invest in people who are smart, self-motivated, and collaborative.  What we offer in return is meaningful work, a culture of innovation and great career progression!

At Delinea, our core values are STRONG—Spirited – Trust – Respect – Ownership – Nimble – Global – and guide our behaviors and success. We believe weaving these core values into our day-to-day actions, and our process for hiring, evaluating, and promoting employees, helps us cultivate a work environment that embraces collaboration and camaraderie.

We take care of our employees. We offer competitive salaries, a meaningful equity and bonus program, and excellent benefits, including a full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401(k) matching, ROTH, comprehensive life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, generous discretionary time off (DTO), and 12 paid holidays. We support all families with 12 weeks of paid leave for new birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster-to-adopt primary caregivers. Secondary caregivers are offered 6 weeks of paid leave.

Delinea is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Upon conditional offer of employment, candidates are required to complete comprehensive 7-year criminal background check, verification of education, and verification of employment, per employment policy. In addition, all publicly posted social media sites may be reviewed.

Delinea Culture & Benefits: 

Why work at Delinea? 

• We’re passionate problem-solvers doing our part to make the world a safer place. 
• We invest in people who are smart, self-motivated, and collaborative. 
• What we offer in return is meaningful work, a culture of innovation and great career progression! 

At Delinea, our core values are STRONG—Spirited – Trust – Respect – Ownership – Nimble – Global – and guide our behaviors and success. We believe weaving these core values into our day-to-day actions, and our process for hiring, evaluating, and promoting employees, helps us cultivate a work environment that embraces collaboration and camaraderie. 

We take care of our employees. We offer competitive salaries, a meaningful equity and bonus program, and excellent benefits, including a full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401(k) matching, ROTH, comprehensive life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, generous discretionary time off (DTO), and 12 paid holidays. We support all families with 12 weeks of paid leave for new birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster-to-adopt primary caregivers. Secondary caregivers are offered 6 weeks of paid leave. 

Delinea is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Upon conditional offer of employment, candidates are required to complete comprehensive 7-year criminal background check, verification of education, and verification of employment, per employment policy. In addition, all publicly posted social media sites may be reviewed.