Privacy Engineer II (Remote) - WashU IT

UNKNOWN; Iowa (LA); Remote; USD 66,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a data privacy professional to advance the university's privacy program from a remote US location.

The role focuses on data discovery, classification, governance, and DPIA/DSAR activities, leveraging DSPM tools and coordinating with stakeholders across the university. The candidate will classify sensitive data, validate discovery results, develop reports, and recommend improvements to data protection practices while aligning with GDPR, HIPAA, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data search, discovery, classification, and data mapping methodologies.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, FERPA) and ability to apply them practically to data inventories.
• Experience coordinating data mapping, DSAR and DPIA processes.
• Advanced SQL skills for querying and validating data source scans.
• Experience with Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solutions.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, operationalize, and optimize our privacy tools and platforms.
• Evaluate privacy safeguards to measure compliance with regulatory mandates.
• Partner with stakeholders to classify data, validate results, report metrics, and recommend data protection improvements.
• Coordinate Data Protection Impact Assessments with the Chief Privacy Officer, and develop related guidelines, processes, and training.
• Identify potential privacy risks and report to Chief Privacy Officer and Information Security Manager.

Skills

Data discovery

Data classification

Data governance

DSPM

Advanced SQL

Data mapping

DSAR

DPIA

GDPR

HIPAA

FERPA

Data privacy

Education

B.S. - Bachelor of Science

Tools

DSPM tools

Cloud data environments

SaaS platforms

SQL tooling

Job description

Location and Hours

Remote, US

Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

Serves as a key contributor to the university’s data privacy and data protection program, providing expertise in data discovery, classification, and governance initiatives. This role is responsible for developing data mapping activities, supporting Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) and Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) processes, and reviewing compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and FERPA. The engineer will develop, enhance, monitor, assess, and support privacy operations and data protection programs, leverage the university’s Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) tool, and work closely with stakeholders across the organization to:

• identify and classify sensitive data
• validate discovery results
• develop meaningful reports and metrics
• provide recommendations to strengthen data protection practices

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, operationalize, and optimize our privacy tools and platforms.
• Evaluate privacy safeguards to measure compliance with regulatory mandates.
• Partner with stakeholders to classify sensitive data, validate discovery results, report metrics, and recommend data protection improvements.
• Coordinate Data Protection Impact Assessments with Chief Privacy Officer, and develop related guidelines, processes, and training.
• Identify potential privacy risks and report to Chief Privacy Officer and Information Security Manager.
• Open and track tickets with various IT departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills: Not Applicable.

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of data search, discovery, classification, and data mapping methodologies. Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, FERPA) and ability to apply them practically to data inventories. Experience coordinating data mapping, DSAR and DPIA processes. Advanced SQL skills for querying and validating data source scans. Experience working with cloud data environments and SaaS platforms in a data discovery/classification context. Ability to develop and provide audit ready reports and provide project updates to senior management. Experience with Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solutions.

Preferred Qualifications Education: B.S. - Bachelor of Science.

Preferred Qualifications Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications Work Experience: Relevant Experience (3 Years).

Preferred Qualifications Skills: Advanced SQL, Analytical Thinking, Data Classification, Data Discovery, Data Mapping, Data Privacy, Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Effective Written Communication, EU Data Privacy, HIPAA Regulations, Information Security, Interpersonal Communication, Privacy Regulations, Process Development (PD), Report Development, Verbal Communications.

Salary Range

Grade G13 Salary Range $65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodations

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
• For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

Company Culture

Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care. WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems. We value the well‑being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work‑life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.