Data Security Engineer / Specialist (Cohesity, PKI/Venafi, Azure Security

Job Title: Data Security Engineer / Specialist (Cohesity, PKI/Venafi, Azure Security) Location: OR Portland Years of Experience-10 Years Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise data protection and security solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Cohesity , PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) with tools like Venafi , and Azure Cloud Security , along with a broader understanding of data protection, encryption, identity security, and compliance frameworks. Responsibilities

• Cohesity Data Protection & Backup Security:
  • Design, implement, and manage Cohesity backup and data management solutions.
  • Ensure secure backup architecture including immutability, ransomware protection, and disaster recovery.
  • Implement backup security controls, access governance, and disaster recovery capabilities.
  • Develop data protection controls across on premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• PKI & Certificate Management (Venafi):
  • Design and manage enterprise PKI infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with certificate governance and cryptographic standards.
  • Manage HSM integrations and key protection strategies.
• Azure Cloud Security:
  • Implement and maintain Azure security controls across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
  • Configure and manage Azure Key Vault for key and secret management.
  • Utilize Azure Defender / Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
  • Enforce identity and access management via Azure AD, RBAC, and Conditional Access.
• Data Protection & Governance:
  • Implement encryption controls for data at rest and in transit.
  • Define and maintain data classification and retention policies.
  • Support compliance requirements including GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC2, NIST, and DORA.

Mandatory Skills (Must Have)

• Expertise in Cohesity (Backup, recovery, data protection, ransomware protection).
• Strong understanding of PKI fundamentals and operations.
• Experience with Venafi (Certificate lifecycle management and automation).
• Proficient in Azure Cloud Security , specifically Azure AD.
• Knowledge of Compliance Management and Assessments principles and practices.

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

• Experience with additional cloud security tools and frameworks.
• Familiarity with data loss prevention (DLP) technologies.
• Knowledge of security compliance frameworks beyond those listed in mandatory skills.
• Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Azure Security Engineer).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A minimum of 7 10 years of experience in data security, with a focus on enterprise level solutions. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, along with excellent communication and collaboration abilities.