Data Security Engineer: DLP, Encryption & Cloud Protection

WEC Energy Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

WEC Energy Group is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Analyst to establish standards for data security, design enterprise security solutions, and lead risk assessments. The role emphasizes governance, DLP, encryption, and cloud data protection across the organization.

The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure KPIs are tracked, and stay current with regulations and best practices. A strong background in cybersecurity and communications is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a computer-related field; cybersecurity certs considered.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements appropriate standards and criteria for data security requirements.
• Design, deploy and manage enterprise data security solutions including DLP, encryption, cloud data protection and governance.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate data security threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy data protection measures.
• Provide guidance on data privacy management and risk mitigation techniques.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Scripting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCSP, OSCP, GICSP)

Tools

Active Directory

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Job description

WEC Energy Group is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Analyst to establish standards for data security, design enterprise security solutions, and lead risk assessments. The role emphasizes governance, DLP, encryption, and cloud data protection across the organization.

The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure KPIs are tracked, and stay current with regulations and best practices. A strong background in cybersecurity and communications is required.