Data Security Engineer

Insight Global; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking three Data Security Engineers to support a major Midwest energy provider. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and enhancing enterprise-wide data security initiatives across cloud and on-prem environments.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, data governance, and cloud security across Azure, AWS, or GCP, with strong collaboration across cybersecurity, compliance, legal, and business teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview.
• 2+ years supporting Cybersecurity Environments.
• Experience supporting multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, and/or GCP). Azure environments preferred.
• Experience implementing and administering: Information Protection, Data Classification, Sensitivity Labels, Data Governance programs.
• Strong understanding of data security concepts including: Data Discovery, Encryption, Data Masking, Information Governance.
• Experience securing cloud environments and enterprise data platforms.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and identify security vulnerabilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise data security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Leverage Microsoft Purview to support data discovery, classification, labeling, governance, compliance, and insider risk initiatives.
• Develop and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP), encryption, cloud data protection, and privacy controls.
• Conduct data security risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and third-party security reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to establish best practices for data protection and information governance.
• Monitor and respond to data security incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Track and report key cybersecurity metrics and KPIs related to data security programs.
• Review and enhance data security policies, standards, and procedures to align with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Support compliance, privacy, and insider risk programs through policy development and technology implementation.

Skills

Microsoft Purview

Cybersecurity Environments

Azure

AWS

GCP

Data Governance

Data Classification

Data Discovery

Encryption

Data Masking

Information Governance

Risk Assessments

Vulnerability Analyses

Communication Skills

Cloud Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

PowerShell

.NET (C# or VB)

Active Directory administration

Job description

Insight Global is seeking three Data Security Engineers to support one of the largest energy providers in the Midwest. These individuals will join the Cybersecurity organization and play a critical role in designing, implementing, and enhancing enterprise-wide data security initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft Purview, data governance, compliance, privacy, and cloud security technologies, with a focus on protecting sensitive enterprise data across complex cloud environments.

This role will partner closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, compliance, legal, and business teams to develop and maintain data protection strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while reducing organizational risk. Candidates should be passionate about data security, information governance, and emerging security technologies.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview.
• 2+ years supporting Cybersecurity Environments
• Experience supporting multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, and/or GCP). Azure environments preferred.
• Experience implementing and administering:
• Information Protection
• Data Classification
• Sensitivity Labels
• Data Governance programs
• Strong understanding of data security concepts including:
• Data Discovery
• Encryption
• Data Masking
• Information Governance
• Experience securing cloud environments and enterprise data platforms.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and identify security vulnerabilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Security technologies and services.
• Knowledge of compliance and privacy frameworks.
• Experience with Active Directory administration and identity management.
• PowerShell, .NET (C# or VB), or other scripting experience.Security Operations Center (SOC) experience.
• Cybersecurity certifications such as:
• CISSP
• CISM
• CCSP
• OSCP
• GIAC Certifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Microsoft Information Protection (MIP)
• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
• Network security fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, Access Management)

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise data security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Leverage Microsoft Purview to support data discovery, classification, labeling, governance, compliance, and insider risk initiatives.
• Develop and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP), encryption, cloud data protection, and privacy controls.
• Conduct data security risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and third-party security reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to establish best practices for data protection and information governance.
• Monitor and respond to data security incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Track and report key cybersecurity metrics and KPIs related to data security programs.
• Review and enhance data security policies, standards, and procedures to align with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Support compliance, privacy, and insider risk programs through policy development and technology implementation.