Cybersecurity Staff Engineer – Data Protection

Position

Purpose:

SRS is seeking a Cybersecurity Staff Engineer - Data Protection to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of data protection solutions. This role will focus on encryption standards, certificate lifecycle management, DLP, secure document handling, and program governance. Ideal candidates will bring deep technical expertise across PKI, TLS 1.3, Zscaler DLP, and enterprise data protection frameworks, along with a strong understanding of security architecture, compliance, and operational best practices.

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data protection capabilities, including encryption, DLP, and secure data lifecycle management.
• Drive PKI & Certificate Management, including certificate rollout, and lifecycle automation.
• Develop and execute the TLS 1.3 roadmap, including assessment, compatibility analysis, dependency mapping, and migration strategy.
• Partner with legal, accounting, and compliance teams to implement document retention and secure shredding policies.
• Serve as a trusted SME for data protection across technical teams, business units, and senior leadership.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects and security engineers to integrate Zscaler DLP and other data protection tools into corporate workflows.
• Oversee multiple data protection projects concurrently, ensuring alignment with compliance, audit readiness, and business objectives.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers and create detailed documentation to support ongoing operations and regulatory requirements.
• Engage stakeholders and guide decision-making through proactive communication and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Contribute to the long-term Data Protection program strategy.

• 8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, with at least 5 years focused on Data Protection or Information Security Engineering.
• Hands-on expertise in PKI, certificate management, TLS/SSL, and encryption technologies.
• Experience with DLP tools (e.g., Zscaler, Forcepoint, Trellix, Symantec, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of document retention and secure destruction processes, including policy integration with legal and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with IoT remediation and risk reduction strategies.
• Strong understanding of data protection regulations (HIPAA, PCI, SOX) and enterprise compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise security initiatives and engage with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working independently or within a team in a hybrid work environment.

• Microsoft Purview and Zscaler DLP

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable, reflecting a commitment to advanced knowledge and expertise in securing enterprise environments.

The minimum years of work experience required for the Cybersecurity Staff Engineer role at the company is 8+ years.

• 1. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• 2. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• 3. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• 4. Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• 5. GIAC Security Expert (GSE)

• 1. Strategic Problem Solving Drive the design, review, and execution of solutions to protect enterprise-level systems. Provide strategic insight to developing and optimizing cybersecurity solutions that address both current and emerging threats.
• 2. Leadership and Mentoring Lead teams by example, providing guidance and mentorship to foster professional growth among team members. Develop others by sharing knowledge, facilitating skill development, and empowering colleagues to achieve cybersecurity objectives.
• 3. Technical Proficiency Utilize cybersecurity technical expertise to write code or scripts for automation, monitoring, and testing purposes. Employ advanced technical skills in configuring and integrating systems cybersecurity systems in collaboration with enterprise technology teams.
• 4. Collaboration and Partnership Collaborate with internal teams, such as Networking and Engineering, to facilitate vulnerability management programs and integrate security solutions. Foster partnerships across the organization to enhance overall cybersecurity posture.
• 5.…