Lead Data Security Engineer

Role: Lead Data Security Engineer


Location: Johns Creek, GA 30097 - 5 days onsite


Duration: 6+ month contract to hire


Top 3 Required Skills -


1. Strong Microsoft Purview/DLP expertise with enterprise implementations


2. Deep CASB experience (Zscaler preferred) and data governance lifecycle knowledge


3. Experience leading enterprise security initiatives and cross-functional programs


Project Description/Job Duties:


Lead enterprise data protection initiatives through design and implementation of DLP and CASB strategies. Architect data discovery, classification, and protection programs across cloud and on-prem environments. Lead DLP investigations, support compliance initiatives, integrate telemetry into detection platforms, drive threat hunting efforts for data exfiltration, evaluate security tools/vendors, and mentor security team members.


Education:


Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred


Software/Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Purview
• Data Labeling
• eDiscovery
• Varonis
• Zscaler CASB
• DLP platforms
• Data Governance Lifecycle
• Encryption and key management
• Cloud security platforms
• Threat hunting tools
• Data classification tools

Years of Experience:


5-6+ years


Environment/Soft Skills:

• Strong executive communication skills
• Leadership and mentoring ability
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic thinking
• Stakeholder management

Ability to lead investigations and remediation efforts