Privacy Engineer

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About The Position

Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited is seeking a suitable candidate to join their Data & Analytics team as a Privacy Engineer. This role involves implementing and managing technical solutions to safeguard data privacy and compliance within the organization, maintaining data security, regulatory compliance, and protecting Sagicor’s reputation. The Privacy Engineer will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user data, upholding the company's commitment to privacy. The position is based in Kingston.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
Proven experience as a Privacy Engineer, Privacy Officer, or a related role with a focus on data protection and privacy.
In-depth knowledge of data protection laws and privacy best practices.
Expertise in data protection technologies, privacy regulations, and a commitment to ensuring data privacy by design.
Deep understanding of privacy laws and regulations, including JDPA, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.
Knowledge of data protection technologies, cryptography, access controls, and privacy-enhancing techniques.
Proven experience in privacy management, awareness, or training.
Expertise in privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) and privacy-by-design.
Experience in conducting privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).
Knowledge of Privacy Tool, Privacy by Design and security standards is advantageous.
Strong understanding of data classification, encryption, access controls, data masking and data anonymization techniques.
Familiarity with privacy impact assessments and risk management.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Technical skills in data security tools, including data loss prevention (DLP) and encryption solutions.
Proficiency in conducting security assessments and audits.
Experience working in cross-functional teams and the ability to drive privacy initiatives across the organization.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree is a plus.
Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) are advantageous.
Prior experience in the financial industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with product development teams to integrate privacy into the design and development processes of new products and features.
Provide expert privacy compliance advice to stakeholders, especially new projects involving the use of personal data.
Partner with stakeholders to align advanced technologies with Privacy by Design principles from the early stages of product development, undertaking privacy impact assessments.
Implement and maintain data protection measures, including encryption, access controls, and data anonymization techniques to safeguard sensitive data.
Participate in incident response efforts during data breaches or privacy incidents.
Act as the main point-of-contact for all privacy-related matters escalated by stakeholders.
Develop and enforce privacy policies, procedures and standards/guidelines that align with legal and regulatory requirements, including JDPA, GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws.
Develop and oversee Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), transfer impact assessments (TIAs) to identify and mitigate privacy risks associated with new projects and services.
Assist in the development and execution of incident response plans related to data breaches or privacy incidents.
Provide training to internal teams on privacy-related topics and changes in privacy regulations.
Educate employees and end-users on best privacy practices, data handling, and security awareness.
Continuously monitor and audit systems and processes for compliance with relevant privacy laws and industry standards.
Identify opportunities for privacy enhancements and work on their implementation, taking a proactive approach to evolving privacy requirements.
Proactively monitor and analyse evolving laws, rules, regulations and guidance to help Sagicor to maintain compliance and strategic alignment.
Perform other job-related duties assigned from time to time.