Data Privacy Technology Lead

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Data Privacy Technology Lead to join our Client's team.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Data Privacy Technology Lead to spearhead our data privacy initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of data privacy regulations, a strong technical background in Purview (DLP), and the ability to implement and manage comprehensive data privacy solutions. You will play a pivotal role in implementing and supporting tools that power our organization’s DLP capabilities thereby ensuring our compliance with evolving privacy regulations.

What you’ll do 

Purview Expertise:

• Lead the implementation, configuration, and optimization of Microsoft Purview to establish a robust privacy framework.
• Leverage Purview's capabilities for data loss prevention (DLP), sensitivity labeling, and access controls.

Data Privacy Strategy:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (legal, IT, business units) to define and execute a comprehensive data privacy strategy.
• Stay abreast of evolving privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and ensure organizational compliance.

Tooling and Automation:

• Evaluate and recommend additional data privacy tools and technologies to complement Purview.
• Design and implement automated processes for data discovery, classification, retention, and deletion.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive data privacy documentation and reports.

Training and Awareness:

• Educate employees on data privacy best practices and the organization's privacy policies.
• Develop and deliver training programs on Purview and other privacy tools.

What you’ll need 

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in data privacy, data governance, or information security.
• Proven track record of implementing and managing Microsoft Purview or similar data protection platforms.
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
• Experience with data loss prevention (DLP) and data classification tools.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Certifications: CIPP/E, CIPM, or other relevant data privacy certifications are a plus.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with other Microsoft security and compliance tools (e.g., Azure Information Protection, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps).
• Familiarity with data anonymization and pseudonymization techniques.
• Experience with cloud-based data environments (e.g., Azure, AWS).

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

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