Sr. Associate, Info Security - Data Governance
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SC Johnson is building and advancing its Global Information Security (GIS) Governance function within the Legal organization, with a focus on strengthening enterprise-wide data governance and data protection practices. As a Senior Associate, Information Security - Data Governance, you will help protect sensitive business data by partnering with business and technology teams to embed practical governance standards into day-to-day operations. In this hands-on individual contributor role, you will support the development of scalable governance processes, improve visibility into data risks, and help ensure compliance with legal and regulatory expectations across the data lifecycle., * Contribute to the development and execution of the enterprise data governance roadmap, with a focus on data protection and risk-based governance
- Drive adoption of data governance policies, standards, and protection requirements by working directly with business teams
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of the data governance framework, including processes, metrics, tools, and supporting architecture
- Define and reinforce data governance roles and responsibilities; coach data owners and stewards on protecting and managing data effectively
- Partner with business and technology teams to ensure data protection requirements are practical and embedded into daily operations
- Support development and maintenance of data inventories, classification, and data flow documentation to improve visibility and protection of sensitive data
- Assist in resolving data governance and data protection issues escalated by business teams
- Monitor industry trends and recommend improvements to strengthen governance and data protection practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in data governance, data management, data protection, or information risk roles with business engagement.
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
- Experience with enterprise data governance practices, including data standards, lifecycle management, and retention
- Knowledge of governance and risk management frameworks such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), or Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT)
- Familiarity with Microsoft data protection and governance tools (e.g., M365, Purview), and ability to support business adoption
- Experience supporting compliance or assurance activities and translating findings into actionable improvements
- Ability to identify and mitigate data risks through direct collaboration with business stakeholders
- Experience working with data owners and stewards to drive governance outcomes through influence and education
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and follow-through
- Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information