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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Protection Engineer Expert (PQC) - **Company:** Huntington Bancshares - **Location:** Columbus, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Software System Penetration Testing, Client Server Models, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Discovery, Information Leak Prevention, Data Security, Middleware, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Python (Programming Language), Kerberos (Protocol), Key Management, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Microsoft Office, Platform as a Service (PAAS), X.509, Microsoft PowerPoint, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, TCP/IP, Tokenization, Software Vulnerability Management, SSL Certificate Management, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Patch Management, Data Management, Cisco - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://huntington-careers.com/search/jobdetails/data-protection-engineer-expert-pqc/39bf7f85-cfac-48a2-afe9-8d355c34ad40 ## About the Role * Associate degree or 4+ additional years of equivalent experience. * 5-7+ years IT or related experience or training required (Military service may qualify), * Basic understanding of Post Quantum Cryptography and Post Quantum Cryptographic Remediation efforts * Expert proficiency with leading troubleshooting moderately complex IT infrastructure/Server/Networking issues * Expert proficiency with leading technical system maintenance (Patch management, configuration management, design documentation management) * Direct engineering and or operational lead/Subject Matter Expert experience with related Data Protection Technologies * Expert and hands-on working knowledge of two or more of the following: * Networking Design and Operations (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Interconnecting Network Devices, SSH, SSL/TLS Encrypted Communications, X.509 Certificate Management, Kerberos, SMTP, HTTP/HTTPS) * Data Privacy Fundamentals and Advanced Concepts (Working knowledge with Data Privacy Laws and Regulations specific to Financial Industries, Personal Information (PI) protection, Privacy Breach incident management, reporting/impact, investigation & analysis) * Cyber Security Advanced Concepts (Vulnerability Management, Network Security/Secure Transmission Management, Data Loss Prevention, Identity Access Management, Threat Intelligence, Penetration testing, IT Risk Management) * IT Infrastructure Advanced Concepts (IT Infrastructure: Client/Server, Middleware services, 3-tiered architecture (Web/Middleware/Server & Databases), Databases, Cloud Services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) * Intermediate programming skills (read/interpret scripts, write basic scripts) with the following languages: Python, PowerShell, Java, Java Script, SQL or equivalent * Direct hands-on experience within Cyber Security organizations designing, implementing, administering and supporting related technologies or services. Preference for Data Protection technologies. * Computer Science, MIS, IT Communication Systems/Networking or STEM discipline focus * CISSP; CEH CompTIA Network+, A+, Server+ or equivalent; ITIL Fundamentals; Security +; Cisco's CCNA, CCNP; Microsoft MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) or advanced Microsoft certifications * Expert Business competencies * MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) * Excellent communication skills (writing reports for management/senior managment, presenting to small groups/forums, etc) * Multi-tasking effectively in fast-paced environment * Advanced analytical problem solving * Cross team or system data collection, correlation and analysis * Independently identify and document programmatic or technological issues and make recommendations for process improvement ## Description The Data Protection Engineer Expert (PQC) will independently lead and perform Data Protection engineering activities of building, configuring, troubleshooting, integrating and administrating Data protection technologies aligned to one of the Data Protection sub-domains (Data in Transit, Data at Rest, Cryptographic Services, and Strategy & Governance) and will support one or more of the following core technologies or services related to Data Loss Prevention (DLP), DLP Investigations, Secure Data Transmission, Key Management, Certificate Management, Encryption, Data Discovery, Data Inventory, Tokenization, Cloud Accessible Security Broker (CASB), Security Metrics/Reporting, and line of business consultation and governance., * Under general supervisory guidance, build, configure, troubleshoot or administer assigned technology per BAU Data Protection engineering standard operating procedures; execute and design BAU Data Protection engineering processes. * Independently lead execution of both scheduled engineering build/configuration events as well as incident(break/fix) events including 24x7 support * Proactively monitor output of data protection technology to ensure effective operation and respond to trouble tickets/events following standard operating procedure; provide independent analysis/Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of issues, develop and test solutions, present problem and solution recommendation to management for approval/prioritization. * Generate and publish data protection technology performance metrics; identify trends and make recommendation for improvement/tuning/configuration changes; Identify, develop and document configuration/design improvements/optimization for supporting continuous engineering and systems performance improvement. Maintain and refine documentation to ensure "evergreen state". * Lead efforts to design and maintain documentation of engineering activities in accordance with Agile project management methodology (Backlog activity, Change Mgt, Sprint activity planning, etc). * Design and maintain standard operating procedures, run books and topology / data flow drawing for aligned Data Protection technology solutions. * Lead activities supporting evaluation, selection, and implementation of data protection technologies. * Other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for Q-Day](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100179-post-quantum-cryptography-preparing-for-q-day) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025)