Data Security Administrator; Hybrid in Syracuse, NY

Empower FCU

Purpose:

At every stage of life, positively impact members by providing affordable financial services.

Empower FCU Core Values: Fairness, Integrity & Honesty

• World-Class Employee Experience
• Best-In-Class Member Experience
• Growth for Impact
• Shared Value in the Community

Empower Federal Credit Union offers excellent benefits including... Medical and Dental Insurance, 401K with Employer Match, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off and more!

We are at our best when we are developing genuine relationships, looking out for one another, freely and honestly sharing information, and working together. We succeed when we rise above our departments, roles, and individual interests to come together, to move forward together. Each of us plays a crucial role in creating a positive work environment and we encourage all our employees to actively contribute to embracing Empower’s values and supporting those around you.

The strength of Empower is in the unique backgrounds, voices, talents, & experiences of each person. With a culture of belonging, we enable teamwork, spark innovation, and fuel success.

Please note: All candidates will be subject to a background check to determine employment eligibility. For roles that require an NMLS you may be subject to a credit check.

The Data Security Administrator is responsible for making sure that Empower FCU’s data security tools effectively identify, classify, label and monitor the sensitive information within the credit union’s network, and that controls designed to protect the data are operating effectively. This Data Security Administrator is a key member of the Information Security team, with a particular focus on understanding and managing data loss prevention (DLP), data exfiltration through various channels, and insider threat mitigation.

The Data Security Administrator will work closely with data owners across the business to identify opportunities to tighten least-privilege access, minimize data replication, and work closely with the Compliance team to support data retention and deletion in alignment with applicable policies and regulations. Additionally, the role serves as subject matter expert in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with respect to data security.

The Data Security Administrator will advise Information Security management and other leadership on the secure use of AI-powered technologies and the risks associated with AI.

Our headquarters are based in Syracuse, NY. We work in a Hybrid Model requiring a minimum of 5 days in office per month.

This role pays $86,102.8560 to $129,154.2840 annually per year.

• Act as the subject matter expert on data security management and controls through the full data lifecycle, from generation to archiving and deletion.
• Work in close partnership with the IT and Compliance teams on data governance, classification, data ownership, retention and deletion.
• Lead the day-to-day operation of Microsoft Purview, including responding to alerts, fine-tuning configuration settings and strengthening policies as both the credit union and the available tools change over time.
• Assist as needed with eDiscovery and data security investigations.
• Ensure data security and governance procedures and related documentation remain current and accurate.
• Assist as necessary with employee training in the credit union’s data security and governance practices.
• Identify, classify, and inventory sensitive information across systems, repositories, and collaboration platforms to support the credit union's data governance and security objectives.
• Maintain metrics and reports related to data classification, DLP incidents, risk activity, and overall program effectiveness.
• Support internal and external audits, reporting, and testing, as they pertain to data security.

• Act as the subject matter expert for approved artificial intelligence (AI) systems and AI-powered technologies used within the credit union. Advise Information Security management,…