Data Security Engineer — IT Cybersecurity Analyst

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

WEC Energy Group in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Analyst - Data Security Engineer to establish and manage enterprise data security solutions, including DLP, encryption, and cloud protection.

The role requires 2+ years in cyber security with preferred 5+ years in data engineering or database design. You will assess risks, collaborate with teams, and ensure privacy governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering is preferred.
• 2+ years in cyber security.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements appropriate standards and criteria for data security requirements
• Design, develop, deploy and manage enterprise data security solutions including data loss prevention (DLP), data encryption, cloud data protection, as well as data security governance and compliance
• In-depth understanding of DLP, Data Discovery, Classification, Encryption, Masking, Tagging and Governance
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential data security threats
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and deploy data protection measures and best practices
• Provide expert guidance on data privacy management and risk mitigation techniques
• Ensure KPIs related to data security are accurately tracked and reported
• Monitor and respond to data security incidents, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Regularly review data security policies and standards and adapt to regulations and best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with teams

Skills

Cybersecurity

Data privacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

DLP

Encryption

Job description

WEC Energy Group in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Analyst - Data Security Engineer to establish and manage enterprise data security solutions, including DLP, encryption, and cloud protection.

The role requires 2+ years in cyber security with preferred 5+ years in data engineering or database design. You will assess risks, collaborate with teams, and ensure privacy governance and compliance.