Data Security Engineer

🕒 June 4

🌴 South Carolina – Remote

🌴 South Carolina – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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AFL

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1001 - 5000 employees

📡 Telecommunications

🔧 Hardware

⚡ Energy

Telecommunications • Hardware • Energy

AFL is a global manufacturer and service provider of fiber-optic infrastructure and connectivity solutions, producing fiber optic cables, connectors, test and inspection equipment, fusion splicers, and related accessories. The company also provides design, engineering, construction, field services, and network services for service providers, data centers, utilities (including OPGW/energy systems), and industrial customers.

📋 Description

• Administer and optimize the DSPM platform (Cyera); drive data discovery, classification, and risk prioritization across cloud and on-premises environments. • Administer and operate the DLP platform (Proofpoint); create, tune, and maintain policies to prevent unauthorized data movement. • Investigate and respond to DLP incidents; work with information owners and business stakeholders to resolve and remediate. • Collaborate with Security Analysts to correlate data security findings with broader security investigations and incidents. • Design and implement a data classification schema and labeling program. • Define and maintain data security policies and procedures. • Build metrics and reporting to communicate program health and risk reduction to leadership. • Partner with legal, compliance, and IT teams to align data security controls with business requirements. • Support audits and regulatory requirements related to data protection. • Contribute to disaster recovery planning and exercises with technology teams.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent experience • 4+ years in an information security role with a focus on data security, data protection, or DLP. • Hands-on experience with a DSPM platform (Cyera, Sentra, Varonis, BigID, or similar). • Hands-on experience with an enterprise DLP platform (Proofpoint, Symantec, Forcepoint, Microsoft Purview, or similar). • Experience designing or implementing a data classification framework. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to translate technical risk into clear business language. • Preferred Experience with Microsoft Purview Information Protection and sensitivity labeling. • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS. • Experience standing up or maturing a data security program from early stages. • Basic scripting ability (Python, PowerShell, or similar) for data analysis and automation.

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible time off policy • 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar) • Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs • Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options • Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!