Senior Data Security Engineer - DRM (TS/SCI)
About the role
Join Kentro, a dynamic community of experts dedicated to advancing customer missions and fostering professional growth. We are seeking a highly technical Senior Data Security Engineer to lead the massive data discovery and classification effort for the Zero Trust initiative at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
Responsibilities
Deploy and manage BigID and NetApp BlueXP scanners across hybrid environments, including configuring dockerized collectors for air-gapped discovery on the Top-Secret network.
Connect discovery tools to enterprise databases (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) to scan schemas and columns for PII, DoD ID numbers, and other sensitive indicators without impacting database performance.
Configure scans for massive file repositories (NetApp NAS, QNAP, SharePoint On-Premises), optimizing scan windows and throttling to prevent latency for mission users.
Utilize Microsoft Purview Data Map and custom connectors to inventory data residing in AWS S3 buckets, Azure Blobs, and Data Lakes.
Collaborate with mission owners to train Machine Learning (ML) classifiers to recognize unique USSOCOM data types (e.g., mission names, operational codes) and reduce false positive rates in the data inventory.
Qualifications
Master's degree (MA/MS)
10+ years of relevant experience
Data Discovery Expertise: Proven experience deploying and managing enterprise data discovery and governance platforms such as BigID, Varonis, NetApp BlueXP (Data Sense), or Informatica.
Storage & Database Knowledge: Strong understanding of storage protocols (NFS, SMB/CIFS, S3) and database structures (SQL, NoSQL) to troubleshoot connectivity and scanning access.
Containerization: Proficiency with Kubernetes and Docker, as many modern discovery collectors are deployed as containerized microservices.
Data Handling: Experience dealing with large-scale data inventories (Petabyte scale) and understanding of data lineage and provenance concepts.
Clearance: Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.
Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.
Commitment to continuous professional development through flexible learning opportunities.
Fun and inclusive workplace culture with regular activities and events.
Committed to supporting employees in their career growth and development.
Pay
The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 annually.
Schedule
The position is full-time and located in Tampa, FL.