Sr Data Protection Engineer

Sr Data Protection Engineer

This role is a senior-level cybersecurity position focused on designing, implementing, and advancing enterprise-wide data protection capabilities across a complex, large-scale environment. You will act as a technical leader within the data protection domain, helping safeguard sensitive information through modern security technologies and best practices. The position combines architecture, engineering, and operational support, with a strong emphasis on Data Loss Prevention (DLP), cloud security, encryption, and data governance. You will play a key role in shaping and maturing sensitive data management programs while collaborating with security, infrastructure, and business stakeholders. This is a highly impactful role where your expertise directly strengthens organizational resilience against evolving cyber threats. You will also contribute to incident response, policy development, and strategic roadmap execution in a fast-paced security environment.

Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise data protection solutions, including DLP, CASB, encryption, and data classification technologies.
• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for data protection initiatives across the organization.
• Develop, manage, and optimize DLP policies, configurations, and tooling aligned with business and security requirements.
• Lead efforts around data-at-rest, data-in-transit protection, tokenization, key management, and related security controls.
• Support Level 3/4 incident response by analyzing security events, identifying root causes, and driving remediation actions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and technical teams to define strategy, roadmap initiatives, and governance processes.
• Create and maintain documentation including technical procedures, hardening guidelines, and operational standards.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to engineers and analysts on data protection tools, practices, and secure data handling.
• Contribute to security metrics reporting and continuous improvement of data protection capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security, including at least 5 years focused on data protection or DLP engineering.
• Hands-on experience implementing and operating multiple data protection technologies such as DLP (endpoint, network), CASB, data classification, encryption, or tokenization.
• Strong expertise in enterprise security architecture and data protection frameworks and best practices.
• Experience working with tools and technologies such as proxy solutions, database monitoring, key management systems, and cloud security platforms.
• Familiarity with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, PCI DSS, CCPA).
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills with a track record of influencing security outcomes.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GSEC, or Security+ are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail in high-stakes environments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package (estimated range: $120,400–$165,500 depending on experience).
• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Health savings and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• Retirement plan with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid time off (PTO) and additional employee leave programs.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and wellness support resources.
• Employee discount programs and additional corporate perks.
• Strong focus on inclusion, sustainability, and employee engagement culture.