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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Engineer - Data Security - **Company:** MetLife - **Location:** Cary, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Build Automation, Microsoft Azure, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Information Leak Prevention, Data Security, Database Security, Linux, Distributed Data Store, Github, IBM Cloud Computing, Information Security Management, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Software Vulnerability Management, YAML, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Software Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Database Monitoring, Prisma Cloud Platform, Software Version Control, Artifactory - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/AE9BD3DC24E74E19A4DD1A639FC6150E/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, with substantial experience engineering and supporting enterprise infrastructure or security services. * Working knowledge of data security and cybersecurity, with foundational knowledge of networking, Linux and Windows operating systems, cloud computing, and relational or distributed database technologies. * Hands-on programming and automation skills using Python or PowerShell and experience with APIs, command-line tools, infrastructure automation, source control, and structured configuration such as Ansible, YAML, and GitHub. * Artificial intelligence proficiency sufficient to evaluate, implement, secure, and support AI-enabling technologies and AI-assisted automation, including MCP servers or locally hosted models, while applying responsible AI and cybersecurity controls. * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage operational priorities and communicate technical risks and recommendations clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders., * Experience supporting data security posture management, database security monitoring, or data loss prevention capabilities, including exposure to Varonis, Prisma Cloud, Cyera, IBM Security Guardium, or Forcepoint. * Experience with Microsoft Azure or IBM Cloud, Artifactory, GitHub-based delivery workflows, CI/CD practices, observability, configuration management, and highly available enterprise services. * Relevant industry certifications or demonstrated advanced knowledge in cloud, networking, Linux/Windows administration, cybersecurity, database technologies, automation, or AI engineering. ## Description The Senior Engineer - Infrastructure Operations, Data Security is responsible for engineering, automating, and supporting secure, resilient infrastructure services that enable enterprise data protection. In this role, you will work with security, infrastructure, network, cloud, database, and application teams to modernize operations, improve service reliability, and reduce risk across a complex technology environment. You will have the opportunity to build automation, support cloud and on-premises platforms, strengthen critical data security capabilities, and help implement emerging AI-enabling technologies in a secure and responsible manner. Guided by our purpose - always with you, building a more confident future - and our New Frontier strategy, this role offers meaningful work at the intersection of infrastructure engineering, cybersecurity, automation, and innovation., * Engineer and support secure, reliable infrastructure services across Linux and Windows platforms, networking, databases, and cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure and IBM Cloud, applying working knowledge of data security and cybersecurity principles. * Develop and maintain automation using Python, PowerShell, Ansible, YAML, APIs, and command-line interfaces to standardize deployments, configuration, monitoring, evidence collection, and operational support activities. * Implement and operationalize AI-enabling technologies, including Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, local AI models, and AI-assisted automation, with appropriate security, access, logging, testing, and human-oversight controls. * Oversee the operational health, integration, lifecycle, and continuous improvement of data security platforms supporting data security posture management, database activity monitoring, and data loss prevention, including environments that use Varonis, Prisma Cloud, Cyera, IBM Security Guardium, and Forcepoint. * Coordinate incident response, problem management, vulnerability remediation, change implementation, documentation, and engineering handoffs while maintaining source control and artifact-management practices using GitHub and Artifactory. ## Related Videos - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)