Remote Senior Data Security Engineering Lead

Autodesk; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 163,350 - 272,250; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk seeks a Senior Manager of Data Security Engineering to lead strategy and execution for data protection across enterprise environments. You will own data security pillars including classification, discovery, DLP, and cloud data security, guiding DSPM/SSPM initiatives and SaaS posture across cloud, SaaS, and endpoints.

The role requires building a high‑performing team, driving automated classification, and partnering with Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and Engineering to implement compliant,

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data security or related enterprise security domains.
• 3+ years leading engineering teams responsible for data security platforms (DSPM/SSPM/DLP) at enterprise scale.
• Hands-on DSPM for sensitive data discovery, classification, and risk quantification across cloud environments.
• Hands-on SSPM for SaaS configuration posture, data exposure, and third‑party risk management.
• Deep knowledge of data classification frameworks, sensitive data discovery, and automated tagging.
• Experience securing data in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related governance tooling.

Responsibilities

• Define the engineering strategy, architecture, and roadmap for data security capabilities (classification, DLP, cloud data protection, SaaS posture).
• Lead teams responsible for DSPM, SSPM, DLP platforms, data classification services, and integrations.
• Own design and operation of data discovery/classification pipelines across cloud, SaaS, and endpoints.
• Drive DLP policy enforcement across endpoints, network egress, email, and cloud storage.
• Build/manage cloud data security controls across AWS, Azure, GCP with visibility and remediation.

Skills

Data security

Cloud data protection

DLP

DSPM

SSPM

Data classification

Data governance

AI‑assisted tooling

Security architecture

Cross‑functional leadership

Education

CISSP

CISM

CCSP

Job description

Autodesk seeks a Senior Manager of Data Security Engineering to lead strategy and execution for data protection across enterprise environments. You will own data security pillars including classification, discovery, DLP, and cloud data security, guiding DSPM/SSPM initiatives and SaaS posture across cloud, SaaS, and endpoints.

The role requires building a high‑performing team, driving automated classification, and partnering with Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and Engineering to implement compliant,