Senior Data Protection Engineer, Classified Systems
Core
Designing and implementing end-to-end data protection architecture, policies, and automation for classified military systems to secure sensitive data across its lifecycle.
Role type
Senior security architect and practice builder for classified systems
Builds
End-to-end data protection solutions including logical/physical controls, automation, and incident response for classified environments
Domain
Defense technology / Classified Systems / Data Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Security architecture design, data protection lifecycle management, scripting and automation (Python/PowerShell/Bash), stakeholder alignment, greenfield practice building
Preferred skills
Classified program support, security governance frameworks (NIST/CMMC), DLP and encryption tooling, EDR, mentoring engineers
Technologies
Python, PowerShell, Bash, DLP, EDR, NIST 800-53, CMMC
Responsibilities
Map sensitive data flows and identify protection needs; design and execute data protection architecture; define policies and standards for logical and physical controls; deliver automation and incident response for data spillages
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with architecture and practice-building mandate