Senior Data Protection Architect (DLP/DSPM)

Highmark Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Data Protection Engineer to implement, maintain, and support data protection infrastructure and applications. You will work with Purview, ForcePoint, BigID, Varonis, and cloud platforms across on‑prem and cloud environments, ensuring security and compliance.

The role involves designing policies, troubleshooting incidents, and collaboration with senior engineers to improve DSPM and DLP capabilities. Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and Python are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science or related field.
• 5 years of Information Security, Governance, Risk and/or Compliance, Information Technology or Business Analysis with at least 3 years of hands-on Engineering principles.
• 3 years of experience with at least two modern programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, BASH, PowerShell).
• 3 years of experience with designing and providing architectural support to at least two of the following cloud service providers: Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services or Azure.
• Knowledge of HITRUST CSF, NIST 800-83 cyber security framework, PCI, HIPAA, HITECH, COBIT, ISO 27001/2, and ITIL 3.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain components of the organization's data protection infrastructure across various platforms and vendors, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of data protection solutions, following established best practices and aligning with business requirements.
• Configure and maintain data protection policies across relevant platforms, including configuring sensitive information types, tuning detection parameters, managing exception lists, and etc.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data protection incidents, conducting root cause analysis and escalating complex issues as needed for effective remediation.
• Contribute to data protection projects, assisting with tasks such as testing, implementation, and documentation, and participate in project meetings to provide updates.
• PowerShell, Python) to improve efficiency and support the deployment and maintenance of data protection software, following established coding standards and best practices.
• Actively collaborate with team members to expand technical knowledge and expertise in data protection technologies.
• Stay current with relevant data protection technologies, industry best practices, and evolving compliance requirements.

Skills

Data protection

DLP

DSPM

PowerShell

Python

Windows

Linux

GKE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

Master's degree in Information Security or related field

Advanced cloud certification (GCP/AWS/Azure)

Tools

Microsoft Purview

ForcePoint

BigID

Varonis

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a Data Protection Engineer to implement, maintain, and support data protection infrastructure and applications. You will work with Purview, ForcePoint, BigID, Varonis, and cloud platforms across on‑prem and cloud environments, ensuring security and compliance.

The role involves designing policies, troubleshooting incidents, and collaboration with senior engineers to improve DSPM and DLP capabilities. Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and Python are expected.