Junior Data Security Engineer

Wilmington, DE 

Hybrid Work Environment

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm ET

 

What You Will Do:

The Data Security Engineer plays a pivotal role in safeguarding an organization's sensitive data and ensuring that robust security measures are in place to protect against cyber threats and breaches. They work closely with IT teams, management, and other stakeholders to implement effective security strategies and maintain data integrity and confidentiality.

Encryption and Data Protection: They are responsible for implementing encryption protocols and data protection strategies to secure sensitive data both at rest and in transit. This includes selecting encryption algorithms, managing encryption keys, and ensuring data masking or tokenization where necessary.

Access Control: Implementing access control mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users and systems have access to specific data. This involves configuring and managing authentication systems, role-based access controls (RBAC), and enforcing least privilege principles.

Security Audits and Compliance: Conducting regular security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with data security regulations, industry standards , and internal policies. They work closely with compliance teams to address findings and maintain security certifications.

Security Awareness and Training: Educating employees and stakeholders about data security best practices, policies, and procedures to promote a culture of security awareness and compliance throughout the organization.

Emerging Technologies and Threat Intelligence: Staying updated on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies. Data Security Engineers evaluate new security tools and technologies and integrate threat intelligence into security operations to proactively defend against evolving threats.

Required:

Prior experience (8+ years) in  Data Security or related position. Technical Expertise.  Hashi Corp Vault/Boundary/Terraform/Vault Radar/Vault Operator. CI/CD  - Jenkins & Groovy Scripting Elastic Search VCS - Git/GitHub Ansible Automation Platform  Operating Systems – Linux/Windows  Cloud Services – Azure/AWS Container Services – RHOCP/Kubernetes  Knowledge in Java/Tomcat/Python/Weblogic/SpringBoot and etc. 
 

Data Security Engineer Role requirement for CSC:

Implementing encryption techniques and data protection methods to safeguard sensitive data both at rest and in transit Designing and implementing security measures to protect data from unauthorized access, breaches, malware, and other threats Educating and training staff on data security best practices and procedures to enhance overall security posture Proficient understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure security concepts Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies Working closely with other IT teams, such as network operations, system administrators, and developers, to integrate security solutions into all systems and applications Developing and implementing incident response procedures to handle data breaches and security incidents promptly and effectively Knowledge of encryption algorithms, techniques, and best practices. Analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve security issues Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead security initiatives when required Manage security integration into the SDLC process at CSC. Be productive and participate in security initiatives with minimal supervision. Becomes a subject matter expert for security solutions within the CSC platform. Use the tools and technologies used throughout CSC InfoSec. Own and document medium/large epics and follow through until completion. Present security solutions to a larger CSC audience. Troubleshoot issues and performance bottlenecks. Follow Security best practices. Solid foundation in core information security principles and goals. Proven expertise in enterprise security solutions. Knowledge of common and emerging security threats. In-depth knowledge of security best practices. Exceptional analytical aptitude and attention to detail. Effective written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders Ability to explain complex security topics in simple language.

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