Senior Data Security Engineer Location: Remote - EST Hours Employment Type: 6+ Month Contract About the Role  : Senior Data Security Engineer to lead the design and implementation of data protection strategies across cloud and hybrid environments. In this role, you will be responsible for securing sensitive and regulated data using advanced technologies and frameworks. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to embed security into every layer of data ecosystem. Responsibilities Design and implement Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solutions to identify, assess, and remediate data risks in real time

Architect scalable encryption strategies for data at rest, in transit, and in use, leveraging KMS, HSMs, and customer-managed keys (CMKs)

Develop and maintain enterprise-wide data classification and tagging frameworks to enable automated discovery and protection

Deploy and manage cross-platform Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies integrated with Microsoft Purview, M365, endpoints, and cloud services

Enforce least-privilege access models using ABAC, PBAC, and RBAC across structured and unstructured data environments

Partner with cloud, identity, and application security teams to embed data protection into CI/CD pipelines and service architectures

Monitor compliance with global data privacy regulations (., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA) through proactive audits and reporting

Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of experience in data security engineering within cloud-first or hybrid environments

Strong expertise in DSPM tools and data-centric security architectures

Proven experience designing encryption and key management solutions across the data lifecycle

Hands-on experience with DLP technologies (., Microsoft Purview, Varonis, Forcepoint, Symantec) and their integration across cloud and endpoint platforms

Proficiency in implementing access controls and governance for relational, NoSQL, and unstructured data systems

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (., GDPR, PCI, HIPAA) and standards such as NIST and ISO 27001

Preferred Qualifications Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or other data security credentials

Experience working in large-scale enterprise or regulated environments

Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams