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Data Protection Specialist


Company : Collabera https://static.whatjobs.com/static/ajCor


Location : Mississauga, peel region


Created : 2026-05-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Position Purpose:The Data Protection Specialist maintains a safe and secure tooling environment for engineers by enforcing security policies and procedures.This position will be responsible for investigating & identifying improper security practices and collaborating with teams to clean up sensitive security data across Client's engineering tools.Day to Day Responsibilities:Drive data protection cleanup initiatives and socially promote these programs as part of the overall engineering business culture.Proactively collaborate with engineering teams related to data protection & cleanup activities.Conduct risk analysis and security assessments within our engineering tools to identify and evaluate risk to the client, when prioritizing cleanup timelines.Create clear project Scope statements, and build supporting plans which effectively factor in resource availability, task durations, and related dependencies.Check progress regularly against the plan and adjust to optimize execution. Recommend alternative opportunities to increase efficiency and effectiveness.Document progress against the project plan throughout the project.Present status updates to the team and immediate manager. Status reports are expected to be concise summaries, tailored to the audience.Adept at using Jira & Confluence for project management, including backlog grooming, task scheduling, and dependency tracking.Must Haves:Adept at using Jira & Confluence for project management, including backlog grooming, task scheduling, and dependency tracking.Intermediate to advanced communication and facilitation skills.Knowledge of security secrets (API Keys/token, SSH Keys/tokens, OAuth Tokens, PGP/PKC Private Keys, etc.)Preferred Requirements:Preferred Education: Typically requires a Bachelors degree.Preferred Work Experience: 5+ years experience in large enterprises leading projects.Key Skills and Competencies: Intermediate to advanced communication and facilitation skills.Ability to assess and prioritize security risks.Ability to effectively and efficiently work with team members across business units.Ability to maintain confidentiality in all areas of the business, both personal and professional. #J-18808-Ljbffr