Data Protection Security Engineer

Data Protection Security Engineer

As a Data Protection Security Engineer, you design, implement, and enhance security controls that protect sensitive data across our enterprise. You work closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to embed security into every stage of the technology lifecycle. Your work enables us to safeguard client information, meet regulatory expectations, and maintain trust in our payment and financial services solutions.

• Design, implement, and maintain advanced data protection and cybersecurity solutions aligned to enterprise security architecture and standards.
• Assess security vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies using structured risk‑based approaches.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security practices across all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to help ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Review security data, logs, and tool outputs to identify control gaps, policy deviations, and threats and continuously enhance security controls.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation of security processes, technical designs, runbooks, and operational procedures.
• Partner with stakeholders to define security requirements, support remediation activities, and track closure of identified issues.
• Support incident response activities by providing subject‑matter expertise on data protection technologies and configurations.

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or operations in an enterprise environment.
• 3+ years of experience with privileged access management (PAM) and identity and access management (IAM) principles and technologies, including Cyber Ark or similar tools.
• 3+ years of experience with systems and network administration in Windows and Unix/Linux environments.
• 3+ years of experience with authentication tools and protocols such as Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), PingID, or similar solutions.
• 3+ years of experience configuring or operating data loss prevention (DLP) tools such as Forcepoint or Broadcom in a large‑scale environment.
• 3+ years of experience with endpoint security or endpoint management tools such as Crowd Strike or Tanium.
• 3+ years of experience with encryption and data protection tools such as PKWARE or comparable technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience.

• Experience applying cybersecurity and data protection controls in the financial services or payments industry.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or similar certifications, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• This role is on‑site Monday through Friday. Fiserv considers in‑person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in‑person office experience helps you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.

This role requires no travel.

You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F‑1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H‑1B, H‑2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.

• Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well‑being.
• Paid holidays and generous time away policies.
• No‑cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs.
• Living Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points redeemable for rewards.
• Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network.
• Unparalleled professional growth with training, development and internal mobility opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and…