Data Security & Privacy Analyst

Job title:

Data Security & Privacy Analyst

Company

Kruger

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYJoin us to protect the digital future of our organization and the resilience of our operations!The Data Security & Privacy Analyst is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust data security and privacy solutions to protect our organization’s sensitive information. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop best practices, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and foster a culture of security awareness throughout the company.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESData Protection Strategy & Implementation

• Develop and maintain the organization’s data security and privacy strategy.
• Implement and oversee data protection technologies (e.g., encryption, data loss prevention, access controls) to safeguard sensitive information.
• Conduct data security risk assessments and recommend improvements.

Privacy Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable privacy regulations and frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to interpret and implement regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of privacy policies, standards, and guidelines.

Risk Assessment & Management

• Perform periodic vulnerability assessments and privacy impact assessments (PIAs) on data stores and data flows.
• Identify, document, and track remediation of security and privacy risks.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes that affect data security.

Incident Response & Investigation

• Develop, maintain, and test incident response plans focused on data breaches and privacy incidents.
• Investigate and respond to data security or privacy incidents, coordinating with key stakeholders to remediate issues.
• Implement lessons learned and ensure continuous improvement of incident response processes.

Collaboration & Advisory

• Provide guidance and best practices to software engineering, infrastructure, and product teams on secure data handling.
• Partner with Data Governance and IT teams to establish robust data classification and data retention policies.
• Educate and train employees on data security and privacy responsibilities and best practices.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Implement data security monitoring tools and processes to detect unauthorized access or anomalies.
• Generate regular reports for senior management on data security posture, risks, and compliance status.
• Recommend strategic initiatives to improve overall data protection maturity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s in computer science or equivalent.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CIPT, CIPP or GIAC are an asset.
• Experience working with privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) is an advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years of experience related to the field of Cyber Security with a focus on Data Security.

SKILLS AND ABILITIESTechnical skills

• Proficiency with data security tools (encryption, tokenization, DLP, etc.).
• Understanding of data lifecycle management and data classification methodologies.
• Knowledge of relevant security standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls) and privacy frameworks.
• Knowledge in asset classification and risk management frameworks.

Non-Technical

• Requires strong customer focus, organizational skills, ethic, and adaptability to change.
• Result oriented with a commitment on team success.
• Good communication skills with technical stakeholders and comfortable with non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure during critical incidents.
• Team player and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

LANGUAGES

• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken)
• Able to read and write technical documentation for all domains related to data management, able to communicate professionally with technical and non-technical in English.

Expected salary

Location

Montreal, QC

Job date

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:37:19 GMT

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