Lead Data Security Engineer
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Role summary
Responsible for implementing and maintaining controls that protect sensitive organizational data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Performs activities such as monitoring data environments, implementing encryption and data loss prevention technologies, supporting data classification initiatives, and identifying vulnerabilities in systems that store or process sensitive data. Works with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and data platform teams to secure databases, applications, and data pipelines while ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory standards. Uses security monitoring tools and data protection technologies to detect risks and support remediation efforts. Typically requires experience in cybersecurity, data security engineering, or information security operations and a degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a related technical discipline.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
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