At American Express, our mission is to deliver the world’s best customer experience every day. At the heart of this mission is our Information Security organization, enabling exceptional experiences built on a foundation of trust, service, and security. We leverage advanced technologies and data-driven insights to stay ahead of an evolving threat landscape. We foster a culture of passion, curiosity, and courage—empowering you to innovate, grow, and help shape the future of a Fortune 100 company.
Trust. Service. Security.
The Data Security team is responsible for safeguarding the organization’s most critical asset—its data—by ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability across all platforms and environments. Working at the intersection of cybersecurity, data governance, and privacy, the Data Security team focuses on capabilities such as data classification, encryption, secure data access, and monitoring. The team partners closely with engineering, risk, and business units to embed security controls throughout the data lifecycle—from creation and storage to sharing and archival.
American Express is seeking a Manager – CyberOps & Assurance to lead a team focused on Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). This is a hands-on technical role where you will help build and scale enterprise data security solutions that protect sensitive data across cloud and on-premises environments.
The candidate will be part of a specialized sub-team focused on Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). This sub-team is responsible for providing visibility into sensitive data across cloud and on-prem environments, identifying data security risks, and driving remediation efforts. The team leverages modern DSPM tools and analytics to discover, classify, and monitor data, ensuring proper access controls and compliance with internal policies and external regulations. The role involves working on initiatives that enhance data visibility, reduce risk exposure, and strengthen the organization’s overall data security posture
Why This Role Matters
You will play a key role in shaping how American Express discovers, classifies, and protects sensitive data at scale. This position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide security strategy while building modern, AI-enabled data security capabilities.
• Drive the design and evolution of data discovery, classification, and DSPM capabilities across the enterprise.
• Build scalable integrations with data catalogs, CMDB/ITAM platforms, and security analytics ecosystems.
• Improve visibility into sensitive data, strengthen risk detection, and accelerate remediation efforts.
• Leverage automation and AI-assisted workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with engineering, governance, risk, and business teams to embed security throughout the data lifecycle.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, data security, or data engineering.
• Hands-on experience with DSPM tools and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of data discovery, classification, and modern data architectures.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), APIs, and Python or similar scripting languages.
• Experience working with SQL or similar databases.
• Experience integrating security solutions with enterprise platforms such as data catalogs, CMDBs, and SIEM/SOAR tools.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks involving PCI, PII, and sensitive data protection.
• Ability to leverage automation and AI-driven approaches to improve security outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
• Exposure to AI/ML, GenAI, and emerging data ecosystems.
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, and data governance frameworks.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.
What We're Looking For
• Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking skills.
• Passion for innovation, automation, and scalable security solutions.
• Ability to thrive in complex, rapidly evolving environments.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
About UsAt American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
About the TeamWe back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, data security, or data engineering
- Hands-on experience with DSPM tools and architecture
- Strong knowledge of data discovery, classification, and modern data architectures
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), APIs, and Python or similar scripting languages
- Experience working with SQL or similar databases
- Experience integrating security solutions with enterprise platforms such as data catalogs, CMDBs, and SIEM/SOAR tools
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks involving PCI, PII, and sensitive data protection
- Ability to leverage automation and AI-driven approaches to improve security outcomes
American Express Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about American Express and has not been reviewed or approved by American Express.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is often viewed as attractive when combined with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage that supports day-to-day needs. The benefits package is also framed as especially helpful for those supporting dependents.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with company matching. Financial wellness services and coaching are also highlighted as strengthening longer-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is repeatedly characterized as generous and a valued component of the overall package. Time off and flexibility are presented as helping the total rewards feel more complete beyond base salary.
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What We Do
At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day. These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more. For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.
