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Data Protection Architect

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Riverside, Riverside County, California, 92501, USA
Listing for: Highmark Health
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-10-27
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, IT Consultant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 114000 - 140000 USD Yearly USD 114000.00 140000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Data Protection Engineer is a key member of the Data Protection team, responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and operational support of the organization's data protection infrastructure and applications. The Engineer will participate in complex projects, troubleshoot incidents, and contribute to the development and improvement of Data Protection engineering policies, standards, and procedures. They will work closely with senior engineers to implement and maintain data protection solutions.

This role requires expertise in Microsoft Purview, ForcePoint, BigID, Varonis, Windows, Linux, GKE, Encryption, and other data loss prevention (DLP) and data security posture management (DSPM) tools.

Implement and maintain components of the organization's data protection infrastructure across various platforms and vendors, ensuring optimal performance and security. This includes deploying and configuring DLP, DSPM, and data de-identification solutions.

Collaborate on the design and implementation of data protection solutions, following established best practices and aligning with business requirements. This includes working within on-premises and cloud-based environments (GCP, AWS, Azure).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. Power Shell, 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.

  • 5 years of experience with Data Loss Prevention
  • 5 years of experience with Information Security and Systems Analysis
  • 5 years of experience with deploying and maintaining infrastructure for DLP software's
  • 5 years of experience with creating and managing DLP policies
  • 3 years of experience with at least two modern programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, BASH, Power Shell etc.)
  • 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
  • Strong teamwork and inter-personal skills
  • Knowledge of HITRUST CSF, NIST 800-83 cyber security framework, PCI, HIPAA, HITECH, COBIT, ISO 27001/2, and ITIL 3

    Bachelor's
  • 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 experience with hands-on Engineering principles
  • Master's degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science or related field

Advanced certification in any of these cloud providers - GCP, AWS or Azure (E.g. Professional Cloud Architect/Security Engineer)
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Travel Required:

~ Office-Based or Remote Position

Physical work site required~ It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training…

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