Applied Materials’ IT organization has a long reputation of being a great place to work. The IT team has been recognized as one of Computerworld's 100 Best Places to Work in IT nine times. In addition, numerous Applied IT leaders have been honored as a CIO Magazine's Ones to Watch or Computerworld Premier 100 IT leaders.
Data Protection Analyst
The Data Protection Analyst is responsible for guiding and coordinating the activities business data officers within each business unit. The BDO Liaison will work closely with security professionals and business data officers to develop and implement data protection policies, procedures, and controls and ensure the proper lifecycle management of various data stores. This role requires a deep understanding of business processes, information security, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
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Security Strategy: Help develop, implement, and coordinate data protection strategies and plans that align with business objectives.
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Identify, assess, and mitigate data discovery & classifications risks within the business unit.
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Create and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines.
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Conduct security training and awareness programs for BDOs.
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Work with IT, legal, and other departments to ensure a cohesive BDO community.
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Provide regular reports on the status of BDO data protection metrics.
Qualifications:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred)
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7+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
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Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
Skills:
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Ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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Strong understanding of information security principles and practices.
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Excellent risk management, problem-solving, and metrics management skills
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Strong leadership abilities.
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Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Skills:
Data Governance, Data Protection, Data Security, Data Security Procedures, Metadata
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
7 - 10 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
