Principal Database Security

Ally Financial

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
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Salary
$110,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k
This role $145k
$96k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays less than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $147,161–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $145k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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About Ally Financial

Ally Financial is a US-based digital financial services company offering online banking, auto financing, mortgage, and investment products. It is one of the largest all-digital banks in the United States.

Ally Financial currently has 13 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$180,000 across 13 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Principal Database Security

Principal Database Security leads a hybrid onshore/offshore squad to drive the enterprise strategy for database security and data obfuscation programs. This role provides technical oversight and execution accountability for protecting sensitive structured and unstructured data across on-premise and cloud environments. Key responsibilities include managing Database Activity Monitoring, implementing Dynamic Data Masking, and overseeing Test Data Management while ensuring compliance with regulations like FFIEC, GLBA, and SOX. The candidate will utilize tools such as Imperva SecureSphere, IBM Guardium, Snowflake, Power BI, and Splunk to manage risk and provide technical guidance. Required expertise includes experience with Oracle, SQL Server, NoSQL, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. This role addresses the critical challenge of securing data throughout its lifecycle while enabling safe usage across various business units in a complex financial environment.

What you'll do

  • Define and lead the enterprise strategy for Database Security and Data Obfuscation capabilities.
  • Manage a global delivery model including an onshore/offshore squad for data protection tasks.
  • Oversee the deployment, tuning, and policy management of Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) systems.
  • Design and implement Dynamic Data Masking and Test Data Management solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Ensure audit readiness and compliance with regulatory standards such as FFIEC, GLBA, and SOX.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members to ensure the achievement of company objectives.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align security goals with business requirements and risk management.
  • Deliver risk-based reporting and metrics regarding control coverage and remediation progress to leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a similar field or equivalent.
  • At least 7 years of relevant experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in data security with a focus on database security and/or data protection.
  • Hands-on experience with DAM platforms such as Imperva SecureSphere, IBM Guardium, or similar tools.
  • Proven experience leading enterprise-scale data obfuscation programs including masking, tokenization, and de-identification.
  • Deep understanding of database platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, NoSQL) and cloud data stores.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory processes and compliance frameworks such as PCI, SOX, GLBA, and NYDFS.
  • Experience implementing and managing data privacy controls in large-scale banking or financial environments.

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