Data Security Engineer (Remote/Southeast)

AFL; Duncan (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off policy

401K Company match

Professional development programs

Excellent insurance policy options

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

AFL is seeking a Data Security Engineer to join their corporate IT Security team in Duncan, SC. The role focuses on data security, owning the DSPM and DLP platforms. Candidates should possess a degree in a related field and have hands-on experience in information security, especially in data protection.

AFL offers a flexible time off policy, a 401K company match, and excellent professional development opportunities. This position includes responsibilities such as administering data security platforms and collaborating with various teams to reduce data risk.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in an information security role focusing on data security and DLP.
• Hands-on experience with DSPM and DLP platforms.
• Ability to translate technical risk into clear business language.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize DSPM platform for data discovery.
• Operate DLP platform to prevent unauthorized data movement.
• Collaborate with Security Analysts on data security incidents.
• Design data classification and labeling program.

Skills

Data security

DLP platforms

DSPM platform

Communication

Data classification framework

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Cyera

Proofpoint

Microsoft Purview

Job description

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 11,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer:

• Flexible time off policy
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

We are seeking a Data Security Engineer to join our corporate IT Security team. The position will be able to work remotely but we prefer that the Engineer live in the Southeast and within drivable distance to the corporate office in Duncan, SC.

Data security at AFL is a priority, and this role sits at the center of it. This role owns the implementation and operation of the DSPM and DLP platforms. Under the guidance of the Sr. Manager, Cybersecurity, the Data Security Engineer is responsible for building and advancing the data security program, taking initiative and exercising sound judgment to achieve program objectives. This is a hands‑on role with program ownership; the role collaborates closely with security analysts, information owners, and legal to reduce data risk across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize the DSPM platform (Cyera); drive data discovery, classification, and risk prioritization across cloud and on‑premises environments.
• Administer and operate the DLP platform (Proofpoint); create, tune, and maintain policies to prevent unauthorized data movement.
• Investigate and respond to DLP incidents; work with information owners and business stakeholders to resolve and remediate.
• Collaborate with Security Analysts to correlate data security findings with broader security investigations and incidents.
• Design and implement a data classification schema and labeling program.
• Define and maintain data security policies and procedures.
• Build metrics and reporting to communicate program health and risk reduction to leadership.
• Partner with legal, compliance, and IT teams to align data security controls with business requirements.
• Support audits and regulatory requirements related to data protection.
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning and exercises with technology teams.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent experience
• 4+ years in an information security role with a focus on data security, data protection, or DLP.
• Hands‑on experience with a DSPM platform (Cyera, Sentra, Varonis, BigID, or similar).
• Hands‑on experience with an enterprise DLP platform (Proofpoint, Symantec, Forcepoint, Microsoft Purview, or similar).
• Experience designing or implementing a data classification framework.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical risk into clear business language.

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Purview Information Protection and sensitivity labeling.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or PCI‑DSS.
• Experience standing up or maturing a data security program from early stages.
• Basic scripting ability (Python, PowerShell, or similar) for data analysis and automation.

Personal Qualities

• Strong communicator; comfortable working directly with legal, compliance, and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset; translates technical risk into clear business language.
• Self‑directed and ownership‑oriented; builds programs, not just operates tools.
• Collaborative; builds trusted relationships across security, IT, and business teams.
• Detail‑oriented; produces accurate, low‑noise outputs and metrics that leadership can act on.