Security Engineer

This role involves the design, implementation, and support of security controls, with a primary focus on data security and data protection technologies. The Senior Security Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert, setting policies for data loss prevention, web filtering, and web proxy, and then transitioning operational tasks to the day-to-day team. This position is critical for protecting confidential, regulated, and sensitive data across the enterprise., * Design, implement, and support data security technologies, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data classification, content inspection, and encryption.

• Develop, tune, and optimize DLP policies and detection logic to reduce risk while maintaining business usability.
• Partner with architecture and engineering teams to embed data protection controls into systems and workflows.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on data security, including data loss prevention, endpoint detection, and security policies.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support incident response, with a focus on investigating and remediating data security incidents.
• Collaborate with business, legal, and compliance stakeholders to align technical controls with regulatory requirements.
• Provide recommendations on best practices for data handling, data lifecycle management, and access controls.
• Assist in the development of data protection standards, procedures, and technical documentation.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in data security is required.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies and policies.
• Experience with endpoint security controls and data protection.
• Proficiency with web filtering and web proxy technologies.
• Knowledge of security controls such as firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and identity and access management.
• Hands-on experience integrating data security controls with cloud services and SaaS platforms.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP and SSL/TLS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Purview.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow.
• Knowledge of firewall management, though not a primary requirement.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.