Expert Data Protection Engineer

Experian; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health & wellness programs

Flexible work options

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Experian is seeking a Data Protection Engineer to lead encryption strategy across on‑prem and cloud environments. You will serve as SME for key management, HSMs, and certificate lifecycle, working with application, security, and audit teams to embed protection into projects.

Remote/hybrid options are available within designated hub regions and locales. A proven track record in encryption technologies and cloud security is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in information security engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated experience as SME or technical advisor to management.
• Hands-on encryption, key lifecycle management, and policy implementation across on-prem and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead encryption and data protection infrastructure initiatives across on-prem and cloud.
• Advise on encryption, key management, and cryptographic services strategy.
• Act as SME for encryption lifecycle and certificate management.
• Collaborate with application, cloud, security, audit, and compliance teams to embed protection into projects.
• Engineer and operate Data Protection systems, including onboarding, builds, upgrades, and health checks.
• Define integration standards, key lifecycle processes, and maintain up-to-date documentation.
• Identify gaps in protection controls and drive upgrades or automation.
• Participate in security audits and on-call rotations.

Skills

Encryption strategy

Key management

Cloud security

Stakeholder collaboration

Security controls

Audits & compliance

HSM experience

Cloud platform experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

AWS CloudHSM

Thales CipherTrust Manager

Thales HSM

Splunk

Grafana

Prometheus

Job description

Role Overview

The Data Protection team secures Experian’s data through encryption, key management, and certificate services across on-premises systems and the cloud. As the technical authority for our cryptographic infrastructure, including hardware security modules (HSMs), appliances, and AWS cryptographic services, you will guide encryption strategy and work with teams across the company to build it into their projects.

At Experian, we believe great work happens when people come together. We’re focused on attracting talent in and around our designated hub locations who are open to collaborating with colleagues in person. Aligning employees to these talent markets helps foster collaboration, strengthen team connections, and support long-term career growth within Experian. You will report to the Data Protection Manager, and reside in or near one of our collaboration hubs:

Costa Mesa, CA; San Jose, CA; Allen, TX; Austin, TX; Franklin, TN; New York, NY; Schaumberg, IL; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Seattle, WA

You will have opportunity to:

• Lead several Data Protection infrastructure projects at once, keeping solutions aligned with business goals, timelines, and quality standards
• Advise management on encryption, key management, and cryptographic services strategy for on-premises and cloud environments
• Serve as the subject matter expert for encryption, key management, and certificate lifecycle management
• Partner with application, cloud, security operations, audit, and compliance teams to design and build Data Protection capabilities into larger technology projects
• Engineer and run Data Protection systems, including encryption onboarding, builds, upgrades, troubleshooting, daily health checks, and maintenance
• Set standards for integration, key lifecycle management, and operational readiness (documentation, monitoring, and alerting), and keep documentation fully current
• Find gaps in Data Protection controls and close them through upgrades, reconfiguration, or automation, while helping shape the team’s roadmap
• Prepare for and present in security audits, support security policy review, and take part in a rotating on-call schedule

Experience and Skills

• 10+ years of experience in information security engineering or a related field, including time as a subject matter expert or technical advisor to management
• 6+ years of experience with IT applications and systems
• 3+ years of experience with databases such as Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, or Teradata
• Hands‑on experience with encryption technologies, including file encryption, encryption key lifecycle management, and security policies, and guiding development teams on encrypting data on‑premises or in the cloud
• Experience with AWS cloud services and AWS CloudHSM, Thales CipherTrust Manager, Thales HSM, or other key management solutions
• Experience designing and implementing encryption strategies across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, including customer‑managed keys and third‑party HSM integration, and documenting encryption strategy with business teams
• Experience designing and building automated solutions, and working with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Grafana, or Prometheus
• Reside in, or near the designated Collaboration Hub(s) for this role.

About Experian

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian’s people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award‑winning; World’s Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job‑related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Benefits/Perks

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in‑office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12‑paid holidays
• Explore all our exciting benefits here: https://myexperianbenefits.com/