Principal Security Engineer - Data Scanning/DLP

This position is for a Principal Security Engineer with a concentration on engineering policies and rules for data scanning and data loss prevention (e.g. endpoint and email DLP). The right candidate will have the ability to serve in a technical lead role, provide technical project management/oversight, and provide hands-on support at an SME level within areas of focus.

The role involves providing lead support and technical guidance as well as support data scanning and DLP initiatives from the conceptual phase to operationalization, as well as support troubleshooting initiatives, root cause analysis, and solution maturation will be key success factors.

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• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team of cyber engineers supporting technologies within area of focus
• Provide technical guidance to data scanning initiatives and projects
• Provide technical guidance to DLP solutions and projects
• Evaluate technical solutions in response to business challenges
• Provide thought leadership in support continuous improvements and service maturation
• Present technical solutions as needed for knowledge sharing and acceptance
• Provide project support and status reporting
• Establish and maintain system documentation
• Represent changes via CAB meetings
• Collaborate with partnering teams in support of solution development and deployment

• Strong team player, able to communicate and show leadership amongst teams of similarly knowledgeable specialists and Engineers
• Experience leading technical teams
• Experience working with Incident, Problem, and Change Management
• Minimum (7) years’ experience in Security Engineering with a concentration on data scanning and DLP
• Minimum (7) years’ experience with System design, administration, security, and DLP rule development
• Proficient and professional verbal and written communication, including group training.
• Practical understanding of machine learning and automation

Desired Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience with data scanning and DLP design, administration, and security
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field, certifications, or equivalent work experience
• Experience with Varonis, Palo Alto DLP, and MS Purview DLP
• Active CISSP Certification

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM 

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 | Remote

May require nights and/or weekends based on project needs. Travel is required but limited.

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