- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CDPO).
- Proven experience in data protection, information security, and compliance roles.
- Strong understanding of data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry standards.
- Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001) and RISK MANAGEMENT principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with implementing and managing data security and compliancy/governance.
- Familiarity with security incident response and forensic investigation.
- Project management skills for overseeing compliance and governance initiatives.