Sr Data Protection Engineer

Senior Data Protection Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate the data protection strategy, focusing on the implementation and adoption of secure data deidentification tools such as Voltage (MicroFocus or OpenText), Protegrity, and Secupi.

• Architect and develop data protection solutions, providing hands-on support to build infrastructure, troubleshoot problems, and integrate code as necessary.

• Lead and manage the performance and development of a team of data protection professionals.

• Design and implement strategies and tactical plans to ensure secure data handling while maintaining acceptable risk levels.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of data protection tools and methodologies, and articulate the business impact of data security policies and standards.

• Manage and operate external data protection solutions, ensuring their effective integration and operation.

• Recommend tactical and strategic initiatives to eliminate or mitigate data protection risks.

• Monitor and assess new and emerging threats to data security.

• Provide guidance and technical leadership in developing security standards and guidelines for data protection, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and policy requirements.

• Document and advise on security improvements that balance risk with business operations without diminishing efficiencies or innovation.

• Collaborate with Legal to identify and assess the impact of current and potential legal and regulatory issues on data protection services.

• Participate in Customer Assessment reviews of organizational security controls for data stored, processed, or transmitted in cloud environments.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of data protection tools, particularly Voltage, and experience with other data deidentification tools.

• Proven track record of building and managing data protection solutions.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to various stakeholders, including directors and global teams.

• Excellent documentation skills, with experience in creating technical documentation, FAQs, step-by-step playbooks, and configuration guides.

• Proficiency with Confluence, Jira, and other documentation tools.

• Experience with Java/Python scripting and programming, with the ability to read, understand, compile, and test code.

• Ability to assess risks in line with information security objectives and institutional risk tolerance.

• Strong conceptual, analytical, and evaluation skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, presentation, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external business partners.

• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.

• High level of motivation, confidence, and responsibility.

• Excellent project management skills and the ability to organize and plan effectively to meet project goals.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan.

• Flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets individual needs.

• Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $50.00 to $80.00 per hour

Search managed by: Joseph Burley

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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