Manager, Data Security | Fort Worth, TX

The Manager, Data Security is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive data security strategies to protect the organization's critical information assets. This role ensures regulatory compliance, and the deployment of robust security controls across applicable data environments. The Manager, Data Security will also be responsible for improving and maintaining Digital Rights Management (e.g. DRM) solutions along with driving Data Loss Prevention (e.g. DLP) and Data Security Posture Management (e.g DSPM) strategies and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and cybersecurity frameworks. This role will report to the Director of Cybersecurity and have one direct report.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world's leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical, and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia! Join a winning team in a growing global organization!

Our Manager, Data Security:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive DLP strategy to identify, classify, and protect sensitive data across all platforms, ensuring that unauthorized access and exfiltration risks are mitigated.
• Assist the GRC Department in CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to all security controls required for defense and government-related data protection.
• Oversee the design and implementation of DRM and DSPM products, ensuring secure document sharing, automated data classification, and compliance with data protection standards.
• Collaborate in Incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation of security breaches, ensuring timely communication with leadership.
• Monitor DRM and DSPM enforcement metrics, identifying gaps and ensuring corrective actions are taken to maintain data security and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with business units, IT, and compliance teams to integrate DRM and DSPM policies into workflows, ensuring that security policies align with organizational risk management objectives.
• Lead initiatives in Data Discovery, Data Categorization and Data Classification, ensuring that all structured and unstructured data is identified, properly categorized, and secured based on sensitivity and compliance requirements.
• Conduct Data Flow Analysis to track how data moves across systems, ensuring security policies are enforced throughout its lifecycle.
• Implement Data Labeling and Data Masking strategies to protect sensitive information, ensuring compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI DSS).

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED required. Preferred Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires between five to seven years in information security with a focus on data protection, or cybersecurity roles. 1-3 years of experience leading direct reports is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with CMMC compliance required.
• Experience in developing or managing DRM, DSPM and DLP solutions required.

What we look for:

• Strong expertise in data security, encryption technologies, DRM, and DSPM.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing end-to-end encryption solutions for data protection and secure collaboration.
• Deep understanding of DLP technologies, including classification, prevention policies, and user behavior analytics.
• Excellent communication, collaboration skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, capable of working cross-functionally with IT, security, and compliance teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

This is a summary of the accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at anytime at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Please note that we do not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. Please note, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. TTI also offers a comprehensive benefits package including two CDHP plans and a PPO plan for medical/pharmacy , dental, vision, life, disability coverages, and paid parental leave. HSA and FSA offerings are available depending on type of medical plan selected. Also, TTI offers a Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with matching contribution and a wide variety of other benefits including tuition reimbursement plan, vacation, fixed and floating holidays , PTO or sick time, bereavement, jury duty, and an employee assistance plan. A more detailed description of our benefit offerings can be found at: Benefits & Culture | TTI, Inc.

What we offer our team members:

• A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/ Dental/ Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, and Healthcare Savings Accounts.
• Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement).
• Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs.
• A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities.

Want to learn more? Visit us at Working at TTI, Inc.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

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