Data Protection Security Researcher
Core
Own data protection programs for customers and directly improve the quality of Melody's agentic AI investigations by analyzing detection gaps and building evaluation datasets.
Role type
Senior IC data protection security researcher (DLP/SOC)
Builds
Labeled evaluation datasets, detection quality benchmarks, and improved agentic AI investigation logic for data exfiltration and insider risk scenarios.
Domain
Cybersecurity (Data Loss Prevention) + Agentic AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
DLP program management, SOC incident triage, Python (pandas), SQL, detection quality metrics (precision/recall), data protection regulations (GDPR/HIPAA/PCI)
Preferred skills
Experience with Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, Symantec, Netskope, Digital Guardian, Code42
Technologies
Python, SQL, pandas, SIEM, XDR
Responsibilities
Manage DLP programs for a portfolio of customers; define and improve precision and recall per customer; analyze missed detections and incorrect verdicts to drive fixes with Product/R&D; build and maintain labeled evaluation datasets for data exfiltration scenarios; research new data loss vectors and attacker techniques; act as a DLP and SOC subject matter expert.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
