This role can be based anywhere in Australia
The Opportunity
WSP is a leading organisation dedicated to safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. We are seeking a skilled Information Protection Specialist to join our team and help us maintain the highest standards of information security..
A Day in the Life
Specific areas of responsibility may fall into any one of the following areas of Data Classification and Labeling:
- Implement and manage information protection strategies using Microsoft Purview Information Protection.
- Develop, enforce, and maintain data classification and labelling policies to ensure sensitive information is properly protected.
- Monitor and respond to information protection incidents, ensuring timely resolution and mitigation.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of information protection controls and policies.
- Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate information protection measures into existing systems and workflows.
- Provide training and support to employees on information protection best practices and policies.
- Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in information protection and data security.
- Identify gaps in the current solution (e.g., MS Purview) and identify additional tooling required
- Configure solution to enable automated and manual sensitive data labelling for M365 apps and services (incl. configuring mail flow rules)
- Prioritize and onboard data sources for scanning (e.g., structured, and unstructured data across applications, databases, file shares, and cloud storage)
- Prioritize and onboard data sources for scanning (e.g., structured, and unstructured data across applications, databases, file shares, and cloud storage)
Leadership and People Responsibilities
- Develop positive working relationships with other team members and business partners and partners across teams to align with WSPs internal and external client demands.
- Provide feedback on the governance process for continued improvement.
Finance/Budgetary Responsibilities
- Provide feedback on tooling and identify additional needs
- Plan for the expanse of security tools to cover ongoing needs
- Evaluation of license usage and potential growth
What you’ll bring to WSP:
- 7-+ years related experience in data management or similar position.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, data sciences, or related field
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (purview). Familiarity with machine learning concepts is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Experience with IT Governance frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL and ISO 2700x, NIST
- Experience with governance, compliance, and audit within IT environments
- Experience of risk management, including risk analysis, mitigation, and monitoring
- Knowledge of information security regulations applicable to WSP
What sets you apart:
- Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, data sciences, or related field
- Microsoft data analyst associate certification, Data+ or equivalent
About WSP
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you’ll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.
We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you’ll imagine a better future for you.
To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Benefits page.
Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.
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