Sr Data Protection Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr Data Protection Engineer in the United States.

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.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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