Cloud Governance -Manager

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Job Title: Cloud Governance- Manager

Location: Chicago IL, Houston, TX Atlanta, GA, Washington DC, New York and Los Angeles, CA

Direct Hire

PS: This is a full-time role, and the client prefers candidates from specific locations. Although the position is currently 100% remote, the client may request relocation to one of these locations within 1–3 years.

Preferred Industry Experience: Law Firms, Financial Services, or Healthcare.

Required Skills: Must have Strong experience with Azure Cloud.

Job Descriptions

• Develop and implement a data governance framework: As a Manager, Cloud Governance, you will be responsible for creating and implementing a data governance framework that outlines the policies, procedures, and standards for managing the organization’s data assets from intake to disposal, using data governance tools such as of Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Lifecycle Management and Data Loss Prevention, iManager Threat manager, Varonis etc.;
• Designing the implementation of data retention policies and supporting technical controls: You will review the supporting policies and procedures regarding data retention that define how long data should be kept and how it should be disposed of and designing the implementation of technical controls to enforce the relevant policies and procedures;
• Designing the implementation of data classification policies and supporting technical controls: You will review the supporting policies and procedures regarding data classification that define how data should be classified based on its sensitivity, criticality, and regulatory requirements and designing the implementation of technical controls to enforce the relevant policies and procedures;
• Review data security and privacy controls: You will be responsible for review data security and privacy controls on relevant solutions to ensure that the data governance technologies, policies and procedures protect the firm’s data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure;
• Provide training on data governance best practices: You will provide training on data governance best practices to ensure that employees understand their roles and responsibilities in managing data. The Manager, Cloud Governance will also be responsible for the following:
• Working with various business stakeholders to understand their data access and sharing requirements and influence the design of secure and compliant solutions;
• Partnering with Information Governance Team to ensure the directives of the Office of the General Counsel are executed;
• Designing the implementation of Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Lifecycle Management and Data Loss Prevention;
• Designing reporting and alerting capabilities in different solutions to support a robust data governance function;
• Providing data governance thought leadership for the O365 implementation and other cloud platforms; Working with Security Architecture team to develop data governance impactful secure design patterns; and
• Working with the Governance Risk and Compliance team to ensure that newly identified risks are properly entered into the risk register as needed and assist the GRC team with updates on technical risk mitigation plans. Proficiencies:
• Strong project management skills and understanding of the technology and operational risks as related to technology solutions;
• Ability to develop and maintain a solid working relationships across the departments;
• High-level technical understanding of security applications, platforms and architectures;
• Advanced awareness of current information security standards and developments (CSF, NIST, ISO), as well as the emerging cyber threat landscape;
• Strong understanding of Cloud and data governance from a technology perspective;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, inquisitive nature and comfort challenging current practices; and
• Understanding of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) practices and technologies across governance, process and technical domains.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Information Security, Information Assurance, Computer Science, and Information Systems preferred;
• At least 7 years of combined information technology, information security and risk management experience;
• CISA, CISM, GSEC, CISSP, CRISC or other security-related certification preferred;
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Purview and other data governance tools and methodologies; Strong understanding of risk management concepts, frameworks, and methodologies;
• Strong understanding of information security concepts and technologies;
• Fundamental knowledge of the operation of law practices; and
• Advanced knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint. Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

Cogent Infotech is a leading tech consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, offering cutting-edge digital transformation solutions in Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and AI. ISO-certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised, we proudly partner with 70+ Fortune 500 companies and 150+ government agencies. Cogent is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable law.