Data Protection Engineer

About the position Responsibilities • Architect, design, document and support the implementation of privacy-preserving data protection and fine-grained access control solutions. • Design and develop centralized policy administration services and data access policies. • Develop and implement mechanisms to measure and monitor the effectiveness of data protection controls. • Conduct risk assessments and technical analyses across diverse technologies, including architecture, data flow, and code reviews. • Analyze classification, lineage, and control data to identify risks and improve data protection practices. • Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology, people, and processes with data protection requirements. • Provide consulting support to internal and external teams to implement effective data protection measures. • Partner with cybersecurity and GRC teams to refine controls, improve governance, and align with enterprise risk objectives. • Contribute to the development and maintenance of data protection policies and standards aligned with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53). • Define data protection KPIs and metrics to track performance across the enterprise. • Evaluate and influence emerging technologies and services to ensure data protection requirements are met. • Conduct R&D, proofs of concept, and vendor assessments to inform technology strategy. • Champion data protection across the organization as a subject matter expert and advocate. Requirements • Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience. • Four or more years of relevant work experience in a combination of privacy engineering, privacy-by-design, and data protection roles. • Strong background in cybersecurity, data governance, policy development, systems design, and Governance, Risk and Compliance. • Deep knowledge of data protection techniques for structured and unstructured data, including cryptography and tokenization. • Hands-on experience with identity and access management technologies related to data protection. • Familiarity with Privacy Enhancing Techniques, such as de-identification, pseudonymization, k-anonymity, and differential privacy. • Experience with cloud and container architectures and native data protection features. • Background in data protection operations, policy enforcement, and control monitoring. • Programming/scripting experience and a strong understanding of database technologies. Nice-to-haves • Master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field. • Experience in IT, application development and support, and Cybersecurity. • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels. • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Experience briefing senior leadership and guiding teams through complex technical issues. • Collaborative mindset and ability to build strong cross-functional relationships. • Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and address enterprise-level challenges. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job