Senior Security Engineer, Data

About the role

This position is available to Virginia residents as Richmond, Virginia in-office applicants. A Hybrid schedule of both Remote and In-Office days is required. In office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with working hours targeting our core business hours of 9am-5pm EST.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operation of data security platforms
• Perform onboarding of new data sources and maintain scanning coverage across environments
• Continuously tune classification rules and validation processes to improve accuracy
• Optimize DLP policies and enforcement mechanisms to balance protection and usability
• Identify overexposed, misclassified, or unprotected sensitive data and drive remediation
• Conduct analysis of data exposure risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Validate effectiveness of data protection controls (e.g., DLP, encryption, labeling)
• Support data-related incident investigations and provide root cause analysis
• Work with application, data, cloud, and business teams to improve data protection outcomes
• Guide stakeholders on data classification, labeling, and handling best practices
• Participate in working groups and governance forums to align on data security strategy
• Cook with SOC, Identity, and Privacy teams for integrated security operations
• Identify opportunities to automate data discovery, classification, and response workflows
• Improve operational processes for onboarding, tuning, and governance
• Stay current on evolving risks (e.g., insider threat, data leakage, AI/data misuse)
• Contribute to improvements in enterprise data security strategy and roadmap
• Support adoption of new capabilities related to data security and privacy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems
• 3 years of experience in data security, cybersecurity, or related domain
• Hands-on experience with at least one:
• Data security platform (e.g., BigID, Varonis, Spirion)
• DLP solution (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, Symantec)
• Strong understanding of:
• Data classification and governance principles
• Data protection techniques (DLP, encryption, tokenization)
• Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS)
• Experience working in enterprise IT environments (cloud, endpoint, SaaS)
• Familiarity with Linux and Kubernetes environments

Qualifications

• BS in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in data security, cybersecurity, or related domain
• Hands-on experience with at least one:
• Data security platform (e.g., BigID, Varonis, Spirion)
• DLP solution (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, Symantec)
• Strong understanding of:
• Data classification and governance principles
• Data protection techniques (DLP, encryption, tokenization)
• Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS)
• Experience working in enterprise IT environments (cloud, endpoint, SaaS)
• Familiarity with Linux and Kubernetes environments

Skills

• Hands-on experience with data security platforms and DLP solutions
• Strong understanding of data classification and governance principles
• Experience with data protection techniques (DLP, encryption, tokenization)
• Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS)
• Experience in enterprise IT environments (cloud, endpoint, SaaS)
• Familiarity with Linux and Kubernetes environments

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

Pay

National Range: $96,700 - $145,000

Schedule

A Hybrid schedule of both Remote and In-Office days is required. In office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with working hours targeting our core business hours of 9am-5pm EST.