Direct message the job poster from Kruger Inc. Recruitment Consultant | Marketing Strategy | recruitment strategies | Client management | Public Relationship POSITION SUMMARY Join 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 RESPONSIBILITIES 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. 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. 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. 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 ACADEMIC Bachelor’s degree 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 1-3 years of experience related to the field of Cyber Security with a focus on Data Security. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Technical 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 (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. French written and spoken an asset. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology and Analyst Industries: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing, Technology, Information and Media, and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr