Senior Manager Data Security

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Job Requisition ID #

24WD79848

Senior Manager, Data Security

Position Overview

As the Senior Manager for Data Security, you will be responsible for guiding, defining, and implementing Autodesk's overall data protection and security strategies, programs and organization.

Acting as a trusted leader, you will partner across multiple functions to champion and implement top-tier data security solutions.

In this role, you will collaborate with other leaders to shape our data security strategies throughout the organization, serving a diverse audience that includes both developers and end-users.

Your expertise in data security, security engineering, and cloud security will play a crucial role in ensuring that Autodesk's systems and services meet the highest data security standards and align with our industry-leading practices and regulatory requirements.

This is a strategic, leadership position. You will be reporting directly to the Sr. Director, Information Security Engineering in the Trust Organization.

Location

San Francisco, CA Hybrid Office

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation, and operationalization of solutions to ensure the data security of infrastructure, applications, and systems, including the selection and deployment of cybersecurity technologies.
• Oversee data security throughout the entire lifecycle of infrastructure and services, from design to runtime.
• Establish and enforce data security standards, best practices, and assurance processes.
• Build a comprehensive data catalog and implement data governance strategies.
• Collaborate with TPMs and influence stakeholders to define and prioritize backlog related to data protection efforts.
• Ensure the data security strategy is aligned with business objectives and regularly reviewed for effectiveness.
• Lead efforts to mature capabilities for data classification and inventory, strengthen security baselines for data protection and handling, and ensure solutions meet strict data security and compliance requirements.
• Research new services and emerging technologies that will further enhance data security capabilities.
• Establish security metrics and define KPIs for data protection programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in information security with a focus on security engineering, data protection, enterprise security, cloud security, and solutions architecture.
• Proven leadership experience in managing data protection solutions, such as data security posture management (DSPM), data loss prevention (DLP) systems, encryption technologies, and data masking / anonymization techniques.
• Familiarity with industry-standard data protection frameworks and best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles, including user provisioning, authentication, authorization, and privilege management.

Hands-On Experience with IAM technologies, such as LDAP, Active Directory, or identity federation protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth).

• Proficiency in cloud security and experience with cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, O365) and SaaS Data Security, knowledge of secure cloud architecture design, cloud data protection mechanisms, and cloud identity and access management (IAM).
• Programming and Scripting Experience (Python, PowerShell, Shell Scripting, Ruby, Go).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead security and solutions engineering teams to create and develop systems and services to operationalize data protection technologies.
• Lifelong learner with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience working with multiple internal teams.
• Experience ensuring data consistency, accuracy, and accountability across diverse departments and data sources.
• Familiarity with data protection laws, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
• Proven ability to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with data protection laws and practices.
• Ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical partners.
• Solid foundation in data analysis and management, including DBMS and data visualization skills.

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies.

We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all.

Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary Transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $172,100 and $278,300.

Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world.

Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here : Diversity and Belonging.

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