Data Security Manager – Risk Services

About the role

PwC’s Cybersecurity & Privacy practice in Singapore is looking for an experienced Data Security Manager to lead engagements for top‑tier clients. You will bridge technical implementation, strategic advice, and regulatory compliance, focusing on data privacy regulations, modern DLP, data classification, and secure cloud architecture.

Key responsibilities

• Lead data security engagements from strategy and roadmap development to final delivery.
• Architect and advise on technical controls such as data discovery, classification, DLP, encryption, key management, and both on‑premise and cloud data security.
• Translate regulatory requirements (PDPA, GDPR, etc.) into actionable technical and operational controls.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior consultants, building team capability.
• Support business development by nurturing client relationships and contributing to proposals.

Required profile

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on data security and protection.
• Strong expertise in data protection regulations (e.g., PDPA, GDPR).
• Proven client‑facing and project delivery experience, preferably in professional services.
• Experience with data security technologies across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Passion for mentoring and developing teams.
• Tertiary degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field (preferred).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIPP, CDPSE, and cloud security certifications (preferred).

Required skills

• Data Classification
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Encryption
• Key Management
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• AWS, Azure, GCP cloud platforms
• Data Discovery