Information Security Specialist

Job Description Position Overview Job Title: Information Security Specialist - AVP Location: Pune, India Role Description - We are seeking an accomplished Information Security Specialist (Assistant Vice President) to lead engineering, configuration, and assurance activities for Microsoft Purview, the enterprise data governance and protection platform. - In this high-impact role, you will design and implement advanced security controls, strengthen the bank's data protection posture, and ensure compliance with global regulatory frameworks. - You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams across cybersecurity, compliance, architecture, and risk management to deliver a secure, resilient, and compliant data governance environment. - Your expertise will directly support the bank's mission to protect information assets, enable secure digital transformation, and maintain trust through data integrity and regulatory compliance. Why You'll Love This Role - This is more than just an engineering positionit's an opportunity to drive the future of data security and governance within a globally regulated banking environment. - You'll be at the forefront of digital trust, data privacy, and compliance innovation, helping the organization mitigate risks, modernize governance, and enable secure, compliant business growth. - If you're passionate about data protection, automation, and secure cloud transformation, this role offers the platform to make a lasting impact across a global enterprise. What We'll Offer You As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy - Best in class leave policy - Gender neutral parental leaves - 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral) - Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education - Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members - Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents - Accident and Term life Insurance - Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above Your Key Responsibilities - Engineer and configure Microsoft Purview to establish enterprise-grade data governance, classification, labeling, and sensitivity policies. - Design and implement scalable integration patterns to align Purview with existing cloud, data, and security platforms across the enterprise. - Develop and execute comprehensive testing frameworks (unit, integration, and regression) to ensure configuration reliability, compliance, and data protection accuracy. - Automate data governance workflows using PowerShell, Python, and Azure Logic Apps, driving operational efficiency and consistency. - Continuously monitor, analyze, and optimize data classification, policy enforcement, and scanning coverage across structured and unstructured data sources. - Collaborate with data architects, compliance officers, and information security teams to align governance capabilities with regulatory and risk management objectives. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving Purview scanning, misconfigurations, or policy enforcement gaps across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. - Support audit, risk, and compliance activities through accurate dashboarding, lineage reporting, and control validation using Purview insights. - Maintain detailed technical documentation of configurations, workflows, and governance models to ensure audit readiness and operational transparency. - Champion continuous improvement and knowledge sharing by conducting internal training, sharing best practices, and mentoring technical teams. Your Skills And Experience - Strong hands-on experience in Microsoft Purview deployment, configuration, and policy management within large-scale enterprise environments. - Proven expertise in data governance, information protection, and compliance automation using Microsoft and Azure ecosystems. - Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Azure Logic Apps) to enable scalable data protection workflows. - Deep understanding of data security, cloud governance, and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, SOX, and Basel III. - Experience integrating Purview with Azure, Microsoft 365, and other data management platforms. - Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities to address governance, classification, and compliance-related challenges. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business discussions. - Experience Range: 510 years in data governance, information security engineering, or cloud compliance, preferably within financial services or other highly regulated sectors. - Preferred Certifications: - CISM Certified Information Security Manager - CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional How We'll Support You - Training and development to help you excel in your career - Coaching and support from experts in your team - A culture of continuous learning to aid progression - A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs About Us And Our Teams Please visit our company website for further information: https://www.db.com/company/company.html We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively. Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group. We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.