Transformational Lead – Data Loss Prevention & Identity Defense

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth, which includes an inclusive workplace, attracting exceptional talent, and supporting our teammates’ professional growth and overall wellness. We are committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance while allowing for an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific considerations.

We are currently seeking a Transformational Lead – Data Loss Prevention & Identity Defense to join our Cyber Security Operations (CSO) team. This is a senior individual contributor role responsible for driving innovation, modernization, and operational maturity across our data protection and identity-centric threat defense capabilities. You will lead emerging technology initiatives, expand existing security platforms, explore new tools and vendors, and champion automation, AI-enabled capabilities, and proactive risk mitigation strategies.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Driving the modernization of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Identity Defense capabilities by identifying opportunities to enhance, expand, or rationalize existing platforms.
• Leading the exploration, evaluation, and integration of emerging technologies, tools, techniques, and vendors to address evolving data loss and identity-based threats.
• Shaping future-state architectures for identity-centric threat defense and data protection, including ITDR-aligned capabilities.
• Spearheading initiatives to increase automation, reduce manual effort, and improve detection signal quality across workflows by leveraging AI, machine learning, and behavioral analytics.
• Performing advanced analysis and investigation of identity-based attacks and data misuse scenarios, such as account takeover, privilege escalation, insider risk, and anomalous behavior.
• Translating threat intelligence and risk insights into actionable controls, roadmap enhancements, and mitigation strategies aligned with enterprise policy and industry standards.
• Managing complex, multi-phase transformation initiatives from concept through execution, establishing success metrics, and influencing stakeholders across organizational boundaries without formal authority.
• Contributing to key risk indicators (KRIs), operational metrics, and executive-ready reporting that clearly articulate risk posture and impact.

Required qualifications and skills include:

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, featuring strong depth in Data Loss Prevention, Identity Security, or adjacent protection domains.
• Proven experience driving large-scale or transformational security initiatives from ideation to execution as an individual contributor.
• Strong understanding of modern DLP and identity defense architectures across cloud, endpoint, email, collaboration, and SaaS environments.
• Hands-on experience investigating identity-centric attacks and data misuse scenarios with a solid grasp of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Demonstrated ability to improve operational efficiency through automation, orchestration, and workflow optimization.
• The ability to operate independently, manage ambiguity, and drive outcomes without a people-manager remit, complemented by excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional details for this position:

• Location options include Denver, CO; Washington, DC; and Chicago, IL.
• Schedule: 1st shift, 40 hours per week.
• Salary Range: $140,000.00 to $200,000.00 annualized salary, with offers determined based on experience, education, and skill set.
• This role is discretionary incentive eligible and benefits eligible, offering access to comprehensive health and wellness resources, paid time off, and professional development support.

We invite qualified candidates who are ready to make an impact to apply and join us in building a successful career path at Bank of America.

• Job Category: Engineering & IT