Senior Data Security Engineer — Hybrid, Global Impact

Cambridge University Press & Assessment; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,160,640 - 1,584,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO Coverage

Life Insurance

Paid annual leaves

Vesting/retirement package

Career growth opportunities

Well-being programs

Flexible hybrid schedule

Job summary

Cambridge University Press & Assessment seeks a Data Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise data protection measures across our global footprint. You will lead encryption, data classification, tokenisation, and secure data handling while collaborating with security teams to enforce least-privilege access.

Qualifications include 5+ years in technical security, hands-on experience with ISO 27001, NIST, and OWASP, plus scripting (Python/PowerShell).

Qualifications

• A degree and 5+ years of experience in a technical security role.
• Hands-on knowledge of data protection frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP, etc.).
• Strong command of encryption methods (AES, RSA, TLS) and key management.
• Experience in DLP, data classification, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, M365).
• Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell) to support automation and analytics.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CompTIA, Microsoft).
• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining data protection measures across the enterprise.
• Collaborating with Identity and Security Engineering for least-privilege access.
• Supporting incident response through forensic input and investigation guidance.
• Leading data security reviews and audits across on-premise and cloud platforms.
• Enabling tokenisation, data masking, and secure handling of test data.
• Ensuring compliance with GDPR, PCI DSS and other regulations.
• Developing centralized monitoring and response capabilities for data-related threats.
• Conducting knowledge-sharing sessions and continuous improvements to controls.

Skills

Data security engineering

Encryption

Data classification

DLP

Cloud security

Python

PowerShell

ISO 27001

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

AWS

Azure

M365

Job description

Cambridge University Press & Assessment seeks a Data Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise data protection measures across our global footprint. You will lead encryption, data classification, tokenisation, and secure data handling while collaborating with security teams to enforce least-privilege access.

Qualifications include 5+ years in technical security, hands-on experience with ISO 27001, NIST, and OWASP, plus scripting (Python/PowerShell).