Information Security Specialist - AVP

Job Title: Information Security Specialist - AVP

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

• We are seeking an accomplished Information Security Specialist (Assistant Vice President) to lead engineering, configuration, and assurance activities for Microsoft Purview, the enterprise data governance and protection platform.
• In this high-impact role, you will design and implement advanced security controls, strengthen the bank’s data protection posture, and ensure compliance with global regulatory frameworks.
• You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams across cybersecurity, compliance, architecture, and risk management to deliver a secure, resilient, and compliant data governance environment.
• Your expertise will directly support the bank’s mission to protect information assets, enable secure digital transformation, and maintain trust through data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• This is more than just an engineering position—it’s an opportunity to drive the future of data security and governance within a globally regulated banking environment.
• You’ll be at the forefront of digital trust, data privacy, and compliance innovation, helping the organization mitigate risks, modernize governance, and enable secure, compliant business growth.
• If you’re passionate about data protection, automation, and secure cloud transformation, this role offers the platform to make a lasting impact across a global enterprise.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Engineer and configure Microsoft Purview to establish enterprise-grade data governance, classification, labeling, and sensitivity policies.
• Design and implement scalable integration patterns to align Purview with existing cloud, data, and security platforms across the enterprise.
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing frameworks (unit, integration, and regression) to ensure configuration reliability, compliance, and data protection accuracy.
• Automate data governance workflows using PowerShell, Python, and Azure Logic Apps, driving operational efficiency and consistency.
• Continuously monitor, analyze, and optimize data classification, policy enforcement, and scanning coverage across structured and unstructured data sources.
• Collaborate with data architects, compliance officers, and information security teams to align governance capabilities with regulatory and risk management objectives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving Purview scanning, misconfigurations, or policy enforcement gaps across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Support audit, risk, and compliance activities through accurate dashboarding, lineage reporting, and control validation using Purview insights.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation of configurations, workflows, and governance models to ensure audit readiness and operational transparency.
• Champion continuous improvement and knowledge sharing by conducting internal training, sharing best practices, and mentoring technical teams.

Your skills and experience

• Strong hands-on experience in Microsoft Purview deployment, configuration, and policy management within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Proven expertise in data governance, information protection, and compliance automation using Microsoft and Azure ecosystems.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Azure Logic Apps) to enable scalable data protection workflows.
• Deep understanding of data security, cloud governance, and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, SOX, and Basel III.
• Experience integrating Purview with Azure, Microsoft 365, and other data management platforms.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities to address governance, classification, and compliance-related challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business discussions.
• Experience Range: 5–10 years in data governance, information security engineering, or cloud compliance, preferably within financial services or other highly regulated sectors.
• Preferred Certifications:
  • CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
  • CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.html

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.