Senior Data Protection Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Design and create solutions that address new functionalities, interoperability issues, vulnerabilities, and system constraints.

• Assess existing capabilities, predict future requirements, and collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to implement enhancements.

• Investigate, design, and deploy enterprise security solutions that are aligned with business strategies and safeguard organizational data.

• Support and shape change management and security initiatives across designated areas.

• Incorporate security into business processes and evaluate risks linked to new applications and technologies.

• Offer recommendations to mitigate risks while supporting business objectives.

• Act as a security subject matter expert for engineering, architecture, and development teams.

• Conduct advanced troubleshooting and provide support, which includes participation in on-call rotations.

• Deliver prompt reports and findings to management and leadership.

• Advise on and interpret security policies, standards, and best practices.

• Recognize risk gaps and devise suitable solutions.

• Stay updated on emerging threats and trends, assessing their impact and integrating enhancements into security strategies.

• Lead process improvements that boost quality and efficiency across teams.

• Provide guidance and technical direction on complex initiatives.

• Develop and maintain correlation searches and alerts utilizing various log sources.

• Enhance detection and response capabilities through automation, orchestration, and advanced analytics.

• Monitor and ensure the effectiveness of prevention, detection, and response measures.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineering and threat intelligence teams to refine security tools and processes.

• Contribute to the formulation of cybersecurity procedures.

• Mentor and train team members.

• Exhibit initiative and accountability in achieving results.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of IT security experience in domains such as data protection, security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and intrusion detection.

• Experience in securing data through Microsoft Purview or similar platforms.

• Strong understanding of data protection principles for both structured and unstructured data, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for data in transit and at rest.

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company match.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• Flexible work arrangements.