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Principal, Cyber Sec Eng - DLP / Data Protection

Chicago, IL, US💼 Full-time💰 $137,400–$137,400🗓 2026-09-28 → 2026-09-29

Core

Leading secure enablement, technical direction, and execution oversight for Data Protection Engineering, focusing on Data Loss Prevention (DLP), encryption, and external data transfer controls.

Role type

Principal Cyber Security Engineer (Data Protection/DLP)

Builds

Enterprise DLP controls, information protection strategies, and automated exception handling workflows.

Domain

Financial Services / Cyber Security / Data Protection

Required skills

Zscaler, Microsoft Purview, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data classification, encryption, Azure Information Protection, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, network security, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID

Preferred skills

FFIEC, PCI-DSS, SOX compliance, large-scale DLP platform migrations, legacy technology exit strategies, Database Activity Monitoring (DAM), Insider Risk Management, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

Technologies

Zscaler, Microsoft Purview, Azure Information Protection, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Symantec

Responsibilities

Own technical vision and control strategy for DLP and encryption; Lead secure enablement and control oversight for DLP engineering; Drive automation of exception handling; Lead redesign of Zscaler policies; Provide technical direction for DAM initiatives; Lead migration from Symantec DLP to Microsoft Purview; Define durable security patterns; Partner with Security, Compliance, Privacy, and Risk stakeholders.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship

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