[Remote] Senior Manager, Data Protection Services

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blackbaud is a company focused on social impact through technology and responsible AI. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Data Protection Services to lead and evolve their Data Protection and Cryptographic Services program, ensuring the security of sensitive data while managing a talented team of engineers.ResponsibilitiesDefine, own, and execute a multi-year roadmap for data protection and cryptographic services, maturing the program from operational to industry-leadingEstablish and enforce data protection policies, standards, and frameworks aligned with industry best practices (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA, and emerging AI governance standards)Serve as the company's authoritative source on data protection strategy, advising executive leadership on risk posture and investment prioritiesLead the architecture, deployment, and continuous improvement of the full DLP ecosystem, including: Web Proxies & SSL Inspection — policy enforcement, traffic visibility, and certificate management at scale; CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) — shadow IT discovery, sanctioned SaaS controls, and real-time session enforcement; Data Classification & Tagging — automated and human-assisted classification pipelines, labeling standards, and metadata governance; DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) — continuous discovery, classification, and risk assessment of data at rest across cloud environments; AI-SPM (AI Security Posture Management) — securing AI pipelines, model inputs/outputs, and training data; managing risk as the company deepens its AI footprintOwn vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and technology roadmap alignment for all data protection toolingOversee the company's cryptographic standards and practices, including key management, PKI, encryption-at-rest and in-transit standards, and secrets managementDrive adoption of modern cryptographic controls across engineering teams, ensuring alignment with evolving standards and quantum-readiness planningSet expectations, manage performance, and build a high-trust team environment where engineers do their best workSkills10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a people management role leading technical security teamsDemonstrated ability to build and mature security programs, not just operate themTrack record of influencing cross-functional partners (Engineering, Legal, Compliance, IT, Product) without direct authorityStrong working knowledge of cryptographic principles and applied cryptography — key management lifecycles, HSMs, PKI, TLS/mTLSFamiliarity with cloud-native data security architectures across AWS, GCP, and/or AzureWorking knowledge of AI/ML security concepts — data poisoning, model exfiltration, prompt injection, and AI governance frameworksFamiliarity with agile development processesHands-on experience deploying AI-SPM tooling or building LLM security controlsIndustry Certifications like: CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, CISM, CISA, AWS certification(s), Azure certification(s)Experience contributing to or responding to regulatory audits and certificationsBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceRemote-flexible workforceWellness Programs401(k) program with employer matchFlexible paid time offGenerous Parental LeaveDonations for DoersPet insurance, legal and identity protectionTuition reimbursement programCompany OverviewBlackbaud is the world’s leading provider of AI-powered solutions for social impact. It was founded in 1981, and is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.blackbaud.com.Company H1B SponsorshipBlackbaud has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 5 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 15 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 15 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.