Data Security Engineer

Description

Sentra is the global leader in cloud-native data security for the AI era. The company’s mission is to empower organizations to confidently scale their data operations across multi-cloud and on-premises environments while leveraging the power of AI without compromising security.

Sentra’s unique approach enables enterprises to autonomously scan their environments without the need for agents, ensuring that data remains securely within their cloud or on-premises infrastructure. This innovative methodology sets us apart in the industry, providing organizations with control and visibility over their sensitive data at all times. Our commitment to excellence in data security posture management and data detection and response makes Sentra a leader in the field.

We’re looking for a Data Security Engineer to lead ongoing managed data security services for Sentra’s key customers. In this role, you’ll act as a Managed Data Security Provider (MDSP) — working directly with customers in their cloud environments, taking ownership of identifying risks, coordinating remediations, and driving long-term data security maturity.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers to build and implement their data security practice by engaging stakeholders and designing detailed plans and timelines for deploying required data controls.
• Ensure that all data stores containing sensitive information (e.g., PII) are protected through controls such as: encryption at rest, Database logging, backups, enforced data retention policies in line with privacy requirements.
• Implement and maintain a data security program that ensures ongoing compliance with standards and enables quick identification of non-compliant databases.
• Prioritize and coordinate the implementation of database security controls across key environments and systems.
• Collaborate with the customer’s CISO, Director of Product Security, engineering managers, squads, and operations teams to ensure successful remediation and secure-by-default infrastructure.
• Provide regular management reporting, tracking remediation metrics and project progress in weekly and monthly updates.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps/ Data Security Engineer with deep understanding of data security controls (e.g., encryption, retention, backups, logging) across cloud providers and data store types.
• Experience in customer-facing roles, working directly with stakeholders across multiple customer environments.
• Solid knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP).
• Familiarity with Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of data protection and privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management experience.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with or alongside CISOs, product security teams, and engineering leadership - an advantage.