Senior Data Security Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Data Security Sr. Engineer to join our client's team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the organization’s global data security strategy and implementation to protect sensitive data assets across IT, OT and Cloud Environments, as well as Global Leadership of Data Security Team, Products and Services.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive data security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee data security, labeling, and access control mechanisms in collaboration with Data Governance.
• Implement and manage data encryption and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions.
• Manage data encryption and key management systems (e.g. PKI)
• Develop and enforce data protection strategies, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR) in collaboration with Data Protection.
• Implement monitoring and technical auditing mechanisms to track data access and usage across the organization.
• Drive data security awareness and training programs to reinforce best practices among employees.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity and 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Following certificates are preferred; CISSP or CISM.
• English is a Must, German and French are a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of data security concepts, principles including data governance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• Knowledge of data security technologies and tools (e.g., DLP, cloud encryption, tokenization).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT System Custom Software Development and Software Development