DIRECTOR, DLP ENGINEER

Director, Dlp Engineer

Salary Range $150,000.00 - $195,000.00 Salary/year Level Management

Description

About Cresset

Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized—integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client's vision of success.

We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first.

Proudly owned by our clients and employees, Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100+ year firm—one focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Recognized by Barron's and Forbes among the nation's top RIA firms, and as one of the industry's best places to work, Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Director, DLP (Data Loss Prevention) Engineer with deep expertise to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise data protection strategy. This role will be responsible for safeguarding sensitive data across cloud, web, email, and endpoint environments while enabling secure business operations.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of hands-on technical depth, strategic leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to mature and scale DLP capabilities across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, deployment, and management of DLP solutions
• Define and implement data protection policies, including data classification, discovery, and enforcement
• Oversee data monitoring and incident response processes related to data exfiltration and policy violations
• Collaborate with Security, IT, Legal, Compliance, and business units to align DLP controls with regulatory and business requirements
• Drive continuous improvement of DLP capabilities, including tuning policies to reduce false positives/negatives
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security engineers and analysts
• Integrate DLP with broader security ecosystem (CASB, SSE, SIEM, EDR, IAM, etc.)
• Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reporting for DLP effectiveness and risk posture
• Support audits and compliance initiatives (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to the data protection program

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on Data Loss Prevention
• Expert-level experience with DLP (policy creation, deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization)
• Deep understanding of data classification frameworks and sensitive data types (PII, PHI, financial data, intellectual property)
• Experience implementing DLP across cloud (SaaS/IaaS), endpoints, and web traffic
• Strong knowledge of CASB/SSE architectures and cloud security principles
• Experience integrating DLP with tools such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and IAM platforms
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or industry certifications
• Experience with leading DLP platforms (e.g., Symantec, Microsoft Purview, Netskope, Forcepoint)
• Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell, APIs)
• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries

What We Offer:

At Cresset, we focus on people first. As a service business, our people are our assets. Engaging our clients and employees is our highest priority. Starting base salary is $150,000 - $195,000. Salary will be based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, licenses/certifications, industry knowledge, and geographic location. Cresset offers a competitive compensation package including an annual incentive and a benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs. Aligning employee and organizational interests, all employees receive equity in Cresset.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Cresset to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. It is Cresset's policy to comply with applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Everything Starts With Culture.

Our Vision

We exist to optimize wealth and elevate life—giving clients the time, clarity, and trusted partnership to pursue what matters most.

Our Values