Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities, one person at a time. Whether a customer wants to grow their business, buy a home, or feel confident in their retirement plan, they have a partner in Ameris Bank. We serve customers in our locations across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and nationwide through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app.
Delivering financial peace of mind starts with a team that values integrity and rewards ingenuity. At Ameris, you'll find teammates who are inclusive, collaborative problem-solvers who go the extra mile to support one another and to meet every customer's needs. When teammates are empowered and bring their diverse perspectives to the table, we create the best possible outcomes for our customers. At Ameris, we know that a growth mindset is key for high performance and fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement. Teammates have access to Employee Resource Groups that serve as advocates and allies as well as professional development opportunities to drive ongoing education. Learn more about our purpose and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate.
The Director of Cyber Security Data Protection is a senior-level role responsible for overseeing and implementing data protection strategies within an organization. This role ensures that all sensitive data, including personal, financial, and proprietary information, is managed, stored, and processed in compliance with relevant data protection regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and FFIEC requirements. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:
- Develop and oversee the organization's cybersecurity strategy, focusing on protecting sensitive data across various platforms and environments (cloud, on-premise, hybrid).
- Establish and manage data protection frameworks, including data classification, access controls, encryption, and other security measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of data.
- Ensure the organization adheres to global and regional data protection laws such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA and FFIEC requirements, etc. Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to stay updated on changing regulations.
- Oversee the use and management of cryptographic tools and services, ensuring the organization's data is protected using advanced cryptographic methods (e.g. ICSF, PKI Services, OCSF, System SSL).
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with industry standards for cryptography (e.g., RSA, ECC, hashing algorithms).
- Develop and manage secure cryptographic key management policies, including generation, distribution, storage, rotation, and revocation of keys.
- Partner with technical teams to integrate cryptographic services into existing and emerging systems, safeguarding the organization's information assets.
- Implement data classification, data loss prevention (DLP) solutions to prevent unauthorized data transfers and leakage of sensitive information.
- Work with business partners to identify what is normal business processes from a data movement perspective to implement appropriate data prevention controls. Work on solutions with business to protect data appropriately (e.g. remove process from email into a web app instead).
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with data breaches, data misuse, or data loss. Develop and maintain an incident response plan specific to data protection incidents.
- Lead training initiatives to educate staff about data protection policies, privacy concerns, and their responsibilities in maintaining data security.
- Oversee third-party data processors and service providers to ensure they adhere to the organization's data protection standards and contractual obligations.
- Oversee processes to handle data subject access requests, data deletion requests, and other individual rights under data protection laws.
- Work closely with departments such as IT, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to embed data protection across all business processes.
- Consult with Cyber Architecture to ensure the right data protection patterns are provided as new initiatives/projects are stood up.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
- Experience with data governance frameworks.
- Experience with Microsoft Purview and Data Security Posture Management tools.
- Experience with securing data across SaaS and IaaS cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
- Expertise in data security, encryption, and incident response.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proven leadership and influencing skills with experience advising and guiding senior-level management.
- Excellent communication skills, particularly in explaining complex regulatory requirements to business stakeholders.
- In-depth knowledge of data protection laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, FFIEC).
Industry and Work Experience:
- 5 + years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, or related experience.
- 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
Academic:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field required.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar are strongly preferred.
Benefits Available to Employees:
Ameris Bank provides a comprehensive employee benefit package to all eligible employees.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees.
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage.
- Long-Term Disability Coverage.
- Paid Sick and Vacation Leave.
- 11 Holidays.
- Volunteer/Service Day.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan.
- Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Health Savings Account.
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement.
- Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans.
- Identity Theft Protection.
- Pet Insurance.
- Legal Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Advocacy Program.
- Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees).
- AT&T Employee Discount.
- Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards.
- Employee Referral Incentive.
- Education Assistance.
- Employee Resource Groups.
Banking Advantages for Employees:
In addition to a wide array of benefits, Ameris Bank employees are also eligible for special bank services.
- Free Interest Checking.
- Free Safe Deposit Box.
- Free Money Orders, Travelers' Checks and Cashier Checks.
- Discount on Mortgage Origination Fee.
- Free Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill Payment.
- Employee Banking Perks.
Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
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