Data Security Consultant

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Information Security Data Security team helps protect the organization’s data by strengthening governance, managing risk, and advancing security capabilities across the enterprise. As a Data Security Consultant, you'll play a key role in shaping and maturing data security frameworks, standards, governance, procedures, and controls that support the organization’s broader security strategy. You'll work closely with technology teams, risk management, compliance, legal, data owners, and business stakeholders to help ensure regulatory requirements and enterprise security objectives are understood and achieved. In this role, you'll balance governance and oversight responsibilities with technical advisory support across key data security domains, helping teams apply practical and effective controls in modern data environments. You'll contribute to strategic initiatives, guide control maturity efforts, and help create a strong, sustainable approach to protecting sensitive and regulated data.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in information security, data security, cyber security, risk management, compliance, or a related field.
Experience working across both governance and technical advisory responsibilities in a complex environment.
Knowledge of governance frameworks, control design, risk management principles, and compliance expectations, and the ability to apply that knowledge in a practical and business-focused way.
Experience with data discovery platforms, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solutions, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and data security considerations related to generative artificial intelligence.
Ability to build strong relationships across technical and business teams and translate complex security requirements into clear, actionable guidance for different audiences.
Ability to assess issues, identify control gaps, and recommend solutions that support both security objectives and business priorities.
Analytical Thinking
Decision Making
Information Security
IT Governance
Mentorship
Risk Assessments
Security Technologies
Security Testing
System Security
Troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

A degree or diploma in Information Security, Cyber Security, or a related discipline is preferred.
Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance data security frameworks, standards, procedures, and control requirements that support enterprise objectives and regulatory expectations.
Assess data security risks, review control effectiveness, and support oversight activities to help ensure alignment with internal policies, standards, and compliance requirements.
Provide guidance to technology and project teams on data security requirements, control design considerations, and leading practices across cloud, analytics, and emerging technology environments.
Support the evolution of enterprise data security capabilities, including data discovery platforms, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solutions, and controls supporting platforms such as Databricks and Microsoft Azure.
Partner with technology teams, risk management, compliance, legal, data owners, and business stakeholders to align security practices with business needs and enterprise priorities.
Identify opportunities to strengthen governance, improve oversight processes, and enhance the organization’s overall data protection posture.