Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com

Job Description

The Encryption Architect is the chief resource responsible for evaluating, planning, deploying, and preparing operations for the tools and systems used by the Data Protection (DP) Team. You will develop roadmaps and set technical direction for the DP team. You will focus on evaluating new technologies/products and supporting systems that are not supported or managed by other teams within the Global Security Organization.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Provide SME expertise on security tool capabilities and configuration adjustments when needed to contain and implement controls such as encryption, key management, and database monitoring as applicable
• Collaborate with the Manager to identify capability gaps and operational inconsistencies within the Data Protection controls environment, and develop a plan to address them through product enhancement, reconfiguration, upgrades, or process automation
• Ensure build documentation for all security controls is available on the Enterprise cybersecurity WiKi, including configuration standards and repeatable processes to support the tools
• Build, manage, and maintain the automated reporting dashboards systems
• Build, manage, and maintain the intake process for requests on ServiceNow or a suitable tool
• Define plan and roadmap for dashboard automation and ServiceNow intake process and report weekly progress against plan
• Ensure Technical and Process documentation is 100% current all the time (all changes thoroughly documented)
• Ensure new builds/integrations/agent implementation follow operational readiness processes, are documented, health/performance KPI's are defined and in place, and monitoring and alerting is in place before promoting to production
• Demonstrate progress toward obtaining a security-specific (or specific security product certification), or maintain a current certification

Qualifications

Your background:

• 8+ years' of related work experience
• 5+ years' experience in operations and maintenance of data protection at an enterprise scale
• 3+ years' experience architecting and implementing encryption strategies on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including working on CMKs/BYOK and integrating with a third-party HSM Provider
• Proficient experience in Thales CipherTrust, Thales HSM (Gemalto/SafeNet), and Vormetric Key management is required
• Experience in Certificate Lifecycle Management of all enterprise certificate usage, including automation
• Experience in BYOK processes and client-side encryption on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Experienced in managing and implementing application-level encryption, database-level encryption, and file-level encryption
• Ability to collaborate and work closely with global teams across different time zones. This role has a regular Monday – Friday schedule, with the candidate expected to participate in an on-call schedule or work outside of normal work hours when required.

Benefits/Perks:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remotely, hybrid, or in-office
• Flexible time off, including volunteer time off, vacation, sick, and 12-paid holidays

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.