Security Engineer - DLP and Insider threat

Empower; United States; Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Empower is seeking a Security Engineer to strengthen data protection and detection capabilities. You will design, implement, and optimize DLP policies, tune detections in SIEM platforms, and automate security processes to improve efficiency and resilience.

You will collaborate with incident response, cloud security, and detection engineering teams to secure enterprise systems while supporting business operations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in security engineering, detection engineering, or data protection.
• Hands-on experience with DLP technologies (Proofpoint, Microsoft Purview) and SIEM platforms (Splunk ES).
• Strong Python and PowerShell scripting skills with automation and cloud-native development.
• Excellent communication for collaboration with Legal, HR, and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and automate tasks using Empower approved AI service where possible.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize enterprise DLP solutions across endpoints and cloud environments.
• Perform weekly threat hunting to identify gaps in DLP protections and the overall security posture.
• Monitor for Insider Threat activity and manage labeling schemes for business needs.
• Design, tune, and validate Proofpoint DLP rules to support threat detection and incident response.
• Automate security workflows using PowerShell, Python and AWS services (Lambda, CloudFormation/CDK).
• Integrate security tools with SIEM/SOAR platforms to enhance visibility and response capabilities.

Skills

Security engineering

Python

PowerShell

DLP technologies

SIEM platforms

Automation

Cloud security

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or Cybersecurity

Tools

Proofpoint

Microsoft Purview

Splunk ES

AWS

Job description

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well‑being, and work‑life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our cybersecurity team and strengthen our data protection and detection capabilities. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, build and tune detections within SIEM platforms, and automate security processes to improve efficiency and resilience. You will collaborate closely with incident response, cloud security, and detection engineering teams to ensure enterprise systems remain secure while supporting business operations.

What you will do:

• Innovate and automate tasks using Empower approved AI service where possible

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration:

  • Engage with Legal and HR regarding ITM incidents with the guidance and leadership of other senior team members
  • Gather supporting material and evidence for use during investigations and review this information with senior team members

• DLP Operations & Decision‑Making:

  • Conduct release reviews for routine release requests by following established processes
  • Escalate requests when the request is not routine

• Deploy, manage, and optimize enterprise DLP solutions (Proofpoint, Microsoft Purview) across endpoints and cloud environments

• Perform weekly threat hunting to identify gaps in DLP protections, as well as the greater security posture as a whole

• Monitor for, and escape events where Insider Threat activity has been found

  • Situations such as anti‑sleep programs being used, employee fraud, or use of unapproved/potentially dangerous applications

• Manage and create labels and labeling schemes for business project needs using both sensitivity labels and retention labels

• Work to integrate new and upcoming solutions such as Proofpoint AEDLP (Tessian)

• Design, tune, and validate rules in Proofpoint DLP to be sent to Splunk Enterprise Security to support threat detection and incident response

• Automate security workflows using PowerShell, Python and AWS services (Lambda, CloudFormation/CDK, DynamoDB, SQS, S3)

• Integrate security tools with SIEM/SOAR platforms to enhance visibility and response capabilities

• Work cross‑functionally with security operations, detection engineering, and IT to improve security posture and processes for insider threat management

What you will bring:

• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with Legal, HR, and executive stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, (or related field), or equivalent experience

• AWS Solutions Architect Associate (or equivalent experience)

• 4+ years of experience in security engineering, detection engineering, or data protection

• Hands‑on experience with DLP technologies (Proofpoint, Microsoft Purview) and SIEM platforms (Splunk ES)

• Strong Python and PowerShell scripting skills with experience in automation and cloud‑native development

• Familiarity with networking fundamentals, and Linux environments

• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to drive security improvements and cost‑saving initiatives

This job operates in a professional office environment.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business‑casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short‑and long‑term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

$105,700.00 - $149,275.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non‑sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer Drug‑free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high‑speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.

Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:

11-12-2026