Data Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Manage and enhance the DSPM platform (Cyera); facilitate data discovery, classification, and risk prioritization across both cloud and on-premises environments.

• Oversee and operate the DLP platform (Proofpoint); develop, adjust, and uphold policies to prevent unauthorized data transfer.

• Investigate and address DLP incidents; collaborate with information owners and business stakeholders to resolve and remediate issues.

• Work in partnership with Security Analysts to correlate data security findings with broader security investigations and incidents.

• Create and implement a data classification schema and labeling initiative.

• Establish and maintain data security policies and procedures.

• Develop metrics and reporting to communicate program health and risk reduction to management.

• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and IT teams to ensure data security controls align with business needs.

• Assist with audits and regulatory requirements pertaining to data protection.

• Participate in disaster recovery planning and exercises with technology teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 4+ years of experience in an information security role, emphasizing data security, data protection, or DLP.

• Practical experience with a DSPM platform (Cyera, Sentra, Varonis, BigID, or similar).

• Practical experience with an enterprise DLP platform (Proofpoint, Symantec, Forcepoint, Microsoft Purview, or similar).

• Experience in designing or implementing a data classification framework.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Capacity to translate technical risks into clear business language.

• Preferred experience with Microsoft Purview Information Protection and sensitivity labeling.

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS.

• Experience in initiating or advancing a data security program from its early stages.

• Basic scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, or similar) for data analysis and automation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible time off policy.

• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar).

• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs.

• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options.

• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry-leading company!