Data Protection Engineer
Core
Primary owner of enterprise data protection capability and hands-on security engineering support across cloud, infrastructure, and application security domains.
Role type
Senior Data Protection & Security Engineer
Builds
Security controls, data protection policies, and incident response procedures for student, employee, and operational data.
Domain
Education technology / Cybersecurity / Data Privacy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Data loss prevention (DLP) platform configuration, encryption and key management, cloud security engineering, SIEM integration, incident response leadership, regulatory compliance mapping, technical oversight of analysts, automation scripting
Preferred skills
M365 Purview, CrowdStrike Falcon Data Protection, AWS security services (S3, KMS, Macie, CloudTrail), NIST CSF and CIS Controls familiarity, Python or PowerShell proficiency
Technologies
M365 Purview, CrowdStrike Falcon, AWS, SIEM, Rapid7, CrowdStrike Falcon endpoint security
Responsibilities
Own enterprise data protection risk assessments and classification standards; design and validate data protection controls for DLP, encryption, and key management; monitor for data misuse and exfiltration; lead cybersecurity response activities for data exposure incidents; develop and maintain data protection policies aligned with FERPA, CCPA, and Canadian privacy laws; provide technical oversight of cybersecurity analysts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities