Senior Data Security Engineer

Overview

Join Our Team as a Senior Data Security Engineer!

Are you ready to be the Ministry's go-to expert in data security? Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you'll step into the role of "Trusted Advisor". Your expertise in data security architecture, design, engineering, and implementation will be pivotal in safeguarding our operations. You'll lead risk assessments, mitigate threats, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

But that's not all! You'll also mentor and coach our OIS teammates, delivering top-notch customer service and driving security awareness across the ministry. If you're passionate about creating a secure environment and guiding others to do the same, we want you on our team!

Apply now and be the cornerstone of our security strategy!

Here's some of what you will be doing:

• Develop and design implementation of robust data security architecture across various platforms.
• Develop and maintain encryption, tokenization, and key management strategies.
• Evaluate and integrate advanced security technologies to protect sensitive data.
• Directly implement security solutions to protect and safeguard data at rest, in transit, and during processing.
• Collaborate with development teams to embed security controls with applications and systems.
• Collaborate with teams on system and code reviews. Provide guidance on best practices.
• Provide tactical and strategic direction for data protection and security projects.
• Perform comprehensive data security risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Identify gaps and vulnerabilities within systems and work with cross-functional teams to address them.
• Establish data security standards and procedures.
• Ensure data protection measures comply with regulations such as but not limited to GDPR, CCPA, COPPA.
• Participate in compliance related audits and provide reporting as needed to demonstrate adherence to data protection requirements.
• Support incident response efforts and provide proactive and reactive mitigation guidance.
• Work closely with IT, DevOps, and other teams to align on security objectives.
• Stay abreast of emerging data protection trends and threats.
• Mentor and coach ministry Team Members and Leaders.

Here's some experience we are seeking: 

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, information technology, computer science or related field, or combination of education/training with relevant experience.
• Relevant certifications such as CIPT, CIPP, CISSP, GCCC.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data protection engineering. 8 years preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of data security principles, encryption technologies, and key management.
• Experience with technologies such as DLP, IAM, vulnerability management, data management and classification technologies.
• Experience with cloud data protection practices within AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Google Cloud.
• Programming skills are desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Secure Software Development Lifecycle.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools.
• Strong understanding of network security and architecture.
• A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and value
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What can we offer you?

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a single radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states and beyond, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status.  However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith.  Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”