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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Engineer - Data Security - **Company:** MetLife - **Location:** Cary, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Database, Cyber Security, Data Discovery, Data Security, Information Security Management, Network Security - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=12102b31ab19a6bb ## About the Role * 1-3 years' experience with enterprise Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), data discovery and classification * Communicate complex data security (DSPM/DLP) concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders * Accomplished change management leader, able to operate effectively in a highly matrix environment * Experience using AI tools such as Copilot to improve operational efficiency, accelerate analysis, and enhance protection against AI-related data exfiltration risks * Global regulatory experience * Industry recognized information security certification are preferred (CISSP) * Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) or cloud data security experience * Strong ability to communicate verbally and written to stakeholders with various levels of expertise * Strong record of success in supporting large scale global data security programs, transformation and operational maturity initiatives. Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office. ## Description As part of MetLife's Global Security team, you'll work alongside world-class experts to protect MetLife, our customers and our colleagues. The team is responsible for managing cybersecurity, IT risks and vulnerabilities, physical security, and more. In this fast-paced, mission-driven environment, you'll join outstanding teammates to expand your skills, collaborate across the organization and implement innovative approaches to safeguard MetLife when it matters most. Ready to make an impact? Join us if you want to embrace the rapidly evolving environment and use transformative technology to integrate and build security into the foundation of key initiatives across MetLife. This role serves as a key member of the Data Security team within Global Security, driving and governing Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) "at-rest" controls. The role is responsible for strengthening visibility into sensitive data, reducing data exposure risk, improving monitoring and protection capabilities, and helping scale the program through modern automation and AI-enabled workflows. This role must have a strong understanding of DSPM, data discovery and classification, and DLP technologies and processes, along with the ability to leverage AI tools such as Copilot to drive the next level of efficiency and data exfiltration risk reductions in the emerging insider risk & AI threat landscape. * Lead DSPM capabilities across endpoint, cloud, SaaS and collaboration environments to improve visibility into structured & unstructured sensitive data, exposure, access, and risk * Partner with architecture, engineering, application and operational teams to identify, prioritize, and remediate data discovery, classification and security risks across MetLife's global environments * Develop requirements, workflows, and operating procedures for DSPM and DLP capabilities, including monitoring, triage, and response processes * Evaluate and recommend controls related to encryption, network security, AI-enabled data protection, and exfiltration risk reduction * Leverage AI tools such as Copilot to improve program efficiency, accelerate analysis and operations, and strengthen protections related to AI usage and data exfiltration risks, MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics"). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process. MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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