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EDB Data Governance and Privacy in Helena, Montana
A Little About Us
Innovative, collaborative minds wanted. The world loves Postgres. We envision a world where organizations thrive by harnessing the full power of Postgres, the world’s fastest growing and most loved and used open source database. Our mission is to enable data teams everywhere to harness the full power of Postgres, whether on premises or in the cloud, with high availability, reliability, scalability, and security.
We’re #1 in Postgres. We aspire to become #1 in Postgres AI. We’ve been major contributors to Postgres since the beginning and we are proud to call thousands of boundary-pushing customers our partners. Proud though we are, we are not resting on our laurels. There’s plenty of work to do. The good news is that everything we do will impact Postgres, which is to say that it will impact the world. No pressure.
EDB empowers organizations to take control of their data. As one of the leading contributors to the vibrant and fast-growing Postgres community, EDB is committed to driving innovation in AI, data and enterprise database technology. Our work is fueled by creative, dedicated people who are committed to help our customers and the community take Postgres everywhere. Join us!
Job Description:
EDB is a market leading data and AI company committed to maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and security. We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our team as the Data Governance and Privacy Specialist, overseeing and implementing comprehensive data protection strategies.
What your impact will be:
Develop and implement data privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines in compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data privacy considerations into business processes and product development.
Conduct regular privacy assessments and audits to identify and address potential risks.
Act as the primary point of contact for data protection queries from internal and external stakeholders.
Stay informed about evolving data protection laws and industry best practices, providing guidance to ensure continuous compliance.
Design and deliver privacy training programs for employees to enhance awareness and comprehension of data protection principles.
Manage and respond to data subject access requests, ensuring timely and precise responses.
Work closely with IT and security teams to implement and maintain robust data security measures.
Represent the company in interactions with regulatory authorities and support any investigations or audits.
What you will bring:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or certifications in data privacy and protection (e.g., CIPP, CISSP) is a plus.
10 years proven experience in a data privacy role, with a robust comprehension of global data protection laws and regulations.
Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Well-developed project management skills, with a track record of successfully implementing data privacy initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
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We know it takes a unique mix of people and skills to help us in our mission to supercharge Postgres, and we understand that not everyone will check every box. We’d love to hear from you and we want you to apply!
EDB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. EDB was built on a commitment to trust and respect each other and to embrace an array of people and ideas. These values remain at the center of our culture and are key to our company’s integrity.
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