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# Data Security Engineer

- **Company:** AE Business Solutions
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $155,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Access Network, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Databases, Computer Engineering, Data Discovery, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Information Leak Prevention, Data Security, Database Design, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Windows PowerShell, Software Engineering, Enterprise Data Management, Scripting, Google Cloud, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/17facec7-e94d-4c5b-ba7f-ba8a7c0d91c6

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information technology, computer information systems, management information systems, engineering, or a related field preferred.
 * A combination of an associate degree, military or professional cybersecurity experience, and relevant cybersecurity certifications may be considered.
 * At least two years of cybersecurity experience., * Five or more years of experience in data engineering, database design, or database architecture.
 * Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
 * One or more relevant cybersecurity certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CCSP, GIAC, MCSE, GICSP, or CSSA.

Desirable Skills and Experience

 * Active Directory design and administration
 * Cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
 * Scripting experience with PowerShell or .NET, including VB or C#
 * Security Operations Center experience
 * Data security and protection
 * Network access management
 * DNS and DHCP

## Description

* Establish and implement appropriate standards and criteria for data security requirements.
 * Design, develop, deploy, and manage enterprise data security solutions, including data loss prevention, data encryption, cloud data protection, governance, and compliance.
 * Apply in-depth knowledge of data discovery, classification, encryption, masking, tagging, and data governance.
 * Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential data security threats, including third-party cyber risk.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy data protection measures and security best practices.
 * Provide expert guidance on data privacy management and risk mitigation strategies.
 * Ensure data security KPIs are accurately tracked, measured, and reported.
 * Monitor and respond to data security incidents, implementing corrective actions as needed.
 * Regularly review data security policies and standards, providing recommendations to address enhancements, regulatory changes, and evolving industry best practices.
 * Build strong working relationships and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.


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