Data Security Administrator (Hybrid in Syracuse, NY)

Empower Federal Credit Union - Syracuse, NY

Hiring: Data Security Administrator (Hybrid in Syracuse, NY) Company: Empower Federal Credit Union Location: Syracuse, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:02:38 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Fine-tuning, Project Management, Risk Management, Spark About the job Experience: •Shared Value in the Community •Empower Federal Credit Union offers excellent benefits including... •Medical and Dental Insurance, 401K with Employer Match, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off and more! •Be Yourself, Belong with Empower •: The strength of Empower is in the unique backgrounds, voices, talents, & experiences of each person. With a culture of belonging, we enable teamwork, spark innovation, and fuel success. Required Skills: •Act as the subject matter expert on data security management and controls through the full data lifecycle, from generation to archiving and deletion. •Work in close partnership with the IT and Compliance teams on data governance, classification, data ownership, retention and deletion. •Lead the day-to-day operation of Microsoft Purview, including responding to alerts, fine-tuning configuration settings and strengthening policies as both the credit union and the available tools change over time. •Assist as needed with eDiscovery and data security investigations. •Ensure data security and governance procedures and related documentation remain current and accurate. •Assist as necessary with employee training in the credit union’s data security and governance practices. •Identify, classify, and inventory sensitive information across systems, repositories, and collaboration platforms to support the credit union's data governance and security objectives. •Maintain metrics and reports related to data classification, DLP incidents, risk activity, and overall program effectiveness. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Security, Risk Management, Data Science). •Alternatively, candidates may qualify through a combination of relevant certifications or specialized training in in related technologies or disciplines along with job-specific experience. •Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. •Regular use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and telephone. •Near visual acuity required for working with digital content. •Occasional light lifting of office supplies or equipment may be necessary (up to 20 pounds). •Demonstrated capacity to travel occasionally between credit union locations for meetings, training, or technology-related projects. Compensation: •$86,102 - $129,154 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!