Data Protection Analyst III at Habitat for Humanity International

Your primary contribution will be in applying your comprehensive knowledge of Data Protection and you will serve as the technical thought leader for the security team and the broader organization on data protection matters. You will perform advanced areas of work for the department and may be responsible for entire programs or portions of projects/programs with considerable impact to the organization. You may also represent your department to others across the organization.

This position can be remote within one of the country locations HFHI operates in.

Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts and solutions to locate and classify HFHI enterprise data assets to determine which data requires to be protected and assessed for external threats and internal risks
• Work in collaboration with others to develop data security policies to optimize data protection to guide business usage and technical support processes
• Develop Data Security, Data Privacy and Confidentiality standards in relation to confidential and regulatory levels
• Develop data security access controls
• Assess risk of data processing systems
• Conduct audits of data security and compliance to ensure that polices are followed and controls are effectively managed
• Establish safety protocols to protect all data managed by the organization and received from vendors from accidental or willful alteration, destruction, or leaks and caters to emergency data processing requirements
• Train all levels of HFHI organization on data security policies, standards and procedures
• Collaborate with IT Governance and legal counsel to ensure the appropriate data protection security language is included in vendor SOWs and service level agreements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 5-10 Years IT related experience
• 1-5 Years On-Job-Experience
• Experience with compliance regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or other data privacy laws
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex situations and identify solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on large, complex projects/programs
• Proficiency in relevant technologies and tools, such as Microsoft Purview and other data security tools
• Active support of HFHI Values:
• Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
• Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
• Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
• Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

Preferred:

• Ability to design, develop, implement, enforce, maintain and socialize data security policies
• Ability to build strong relationships, both internally and externally, to achieve HFHI IT initiatives.
• Ability to effectively communicate with technical staff and business users at all levels.
• A passion for data protection and information security, with a focus on ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development in the field of data protection and information security.