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We set the standards, controls, and guardrails that prevent leakage, misuse, or unauthorized commercialization of intellectual property, and we enable product teams to innovate quickly while staying compliant with enterprise policy and regulatory obligations.\nResponsibilities and Impact: The Data Security Engineering Lead - Intellectual Property (IP) is accountable for designing, implementing, and operating S&P Global’s enterprise capabilities for protecting intellectual property. This role converts the IP security architecture into scalable, resilient engineering solutions that provide deep visibility into where critical data and IP artifacts reside, what type of data they represent, how they are accessed, and how they are utilized across applications and AI systems.\nThe Engineering Lead oversees the day-to-day technical execution of IP discovery, classification, access monitoring, and protection controls. 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Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.\nOur Values:\nIntegrity, Discovery, Partnership\nThroughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.\nBenefits:\nWe take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.\nOur benefits include:\nHealth & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.\n\nFlexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.\n\nContinuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.\n\nInvest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.\n\nFamily Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.\n\nBeyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.\n\nFor more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries\nGlobal Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:\nAt S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.\nRecruitment Fraud Alert:\nIf you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to . 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