Data Security Engineer
$125,000–$165,000 year
On-site · Manhattan Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise data protection controls across cloud and on-prem environments. Configure, deploy, and maintain DLP and DSPM tools; discover, classify, and tag structured and unstructured data across databases, file repositories, and SaaS environments. Develop and tune policies to reduce false positives and improve detection fidelity. Design technical controls for secure data transmission, storage, and anonymization. Drive process improvement by leveraging AI and automation in data discovery, classification, and protection workflows. Support data discovery/mapping initiatives to ensure visibility of sensitive data. Integrate data protection technologies with SIEM/SOAR for automated alerting and incident-response workflows. Assist in investigating and remediating data-related security incidents and collaborate with Cloud, Application, Identity, and Infrastructure teams to embed data security by design. Stay current with emerging data protection technologies, regulations, and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or data protection roles
- Experience implementing enterprise DLP or DSPM solutions in cloud and hybrid environments
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience implementing and managing data security tools across cloud, endpoint, and SaaS environments
- Strong understanding of data protection principles including data discovery/classification, encryption, masking, anonymization, and secure data transmission and storage
- Familiarity with integrating data security controls with monitoring platforms and supporting incident response activities
- Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures
- Proficiency with scripting or automation tools (Python, PowerShell)
- Experience applying automation and AI/ML techniques to security operations
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across global teams
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning
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