<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Lead Data Security Engineer</strong> to drive and enhance enterprise-wide data protection initiatives across cloud and on-premises environments. This individual will serve as a technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing data security programs focused on <strong>Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), data governance, and information protection</strong>.</p><p>The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on expertise with strong leadership capabilities, helping to safeguard sensitive data, improve security posture, support compliance initiatives, and mentor other security professionals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of enterprise DLP and CASB programs.</li><li>Architect and manage data discovery, classification, labeling, and protection strategies across cloud and on-prem environments.</li><li>Drive enterprise data governance and information protection initiatives throughout the data lifecycle.</li><li>Conduct and lead DLP investigations, incident response activities, and remediation efforts involving sensitive data exposure or exfiltration risks.</li><li>Integrate data security telemetry into security monitoring and detection platforms to improve visibility and threat detection capabilities.</li><li>Partner with Security Operations and Threat Hunting teams to identify and investigate potential data exfiltration threats.</li><li>Support internal audits, compliance requirements, legal hold processes, and eDiscovery activities.</li><li>Evaluate and recommend security technologies, vendors, and platform enhancements related to data protection and cloud security.</li><li>Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, legal, compliance, and business stakeholders to establish and enforce data protection standards.</li><li>Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to security team members and cross-functional partners.</li></ul><p><strong>*Please note: </strong>This position is onsite Monday-Friday in Johns Creek, GA. Do not apply to this posting if you&#39;re not already local to metro Atlanta and willing to work 100% onsite. No exceptions will be made.</p>

<p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or data protection engineering.</li><li>Hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise <strong>Data Loss Prevention (DLP)</strong> solutions.</li><li>Strong expertise with <strong>Microsoft Purview</strong>, including information protection, data classification, labeling, and related governance capabilities.</li><li>Experience with <strong>CASB technologies</strong>, preferably <strong>Zscaler CASB</strong>.</li><li>Deep understanding of the data governance lifecycle and enterprise data protection practices.</li><li>Experience leading enterprise-scale security initiatives and cross-functional programs.</li><li>Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and modern data protection architectures.</li><li>Experience conducting security investigations, incident analysis, and remediation activities.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field.</li><li>Experience with:</li><li>Microsoft Purview</li><li>Data Classification &amp; Labeling</li><li>eDiscovery</li><li>Varonis</li><li>Zscaler CASB</li><li>Encryption &amp; Key Management</li><li>Data Governance Programs</li><li>Cloud Security Platforms</li><li>Threat Hunting Tools</li><li>Data Classification Technologies</li></ul><p><strong>*Please note: </strong>This position is onsite Monday-Friday in Johns Creek, GA. Do not apply to this posting if you&#39;re not already local to metro Atlanta and willing to work 100% onsite. No exceptions will be made.</p>

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