Data Security Specialist, Assistant Vice President

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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Job Summary

The Data Security Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining security systems that provide detection, prevention, containment and deterrence mechanisms to protect the integrity of relational database systems, AWS cloud native databases, NoSQL and big data platforms, and the data they contain. Using security principles and best practice, the specialist will work with a team of other security professionals to provide guidance and support to operational, business and regulatory teams and will perform expert level database security incident response and investigation.

The Data Security Specialist is a key position for providing protection and assurance on the controls safeguarding the bank’s information assets

Major Responsibilities

• The Data Security Specialist AVP is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the company's databases and the data they contain. This role involves implementing and maintaining security systems, monitoring database activity, and responding to security incidents. The specialist will work closely with various teams to provide guidance on security best practices and support regulatory compliance efforts.
• Implementing and maintaining security systems to protect databases and data.
• Monitoring database activity for security and audit compliance.
• Identifying and mitigating security risks and incidents.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure adherence to security policies and procedures.
• Responding to security incidents and conducting investigations.
• Providing evidence of security controls for regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Related Fields or relevant industry certifications and comparable experience
• 5+ years of technical experience in cybersecurity, data security, incident response, security operations, or related information security fields.
• Experience in the banking or finance industries is preferred.
• Expertise in data security, monitoring, and protection.
• Experience with Database activity monitoring platforms such as Imperva Data Security and Data Risk Analytics (DRA) and Imperva Data Security Fabric (DSF / Sonar)
• In-depth working knowledge of databases and database technologies.
• Experience with data protection, especially with regard to cybersecurity tools and methods.
• Knowledge of vulnerability detection and mitigation.
• Cybersecurity experience in regulated environments.
• Experience with incident response and investigation.
• Ability to identify and mitigate security risks.

• Proficient with DAM, security information and event management (SIEM), user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA), and related tools.
• Detailed knowledge of major database platforms and operating systems.
• Maintain familiarity with industry trends and current security practices.
• Evaluate business processes and application software that affect the integrity, functionality, and reliability of the organization's network and systems.
• Proficient with the development of documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Certifications (nice to have)

• Imperva Database Security Specialist (IDSS)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC; formerly Certified Authorization Professional [CAP])
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

The typical base pay range for this role is between $110K - $142K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

MUFG Benefits Summary

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.