Data Security Engineer

Avalore, LLC

$97K — $181K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • SECRET Security Clearance Required
  • CCSP, Cloud+, GICSP, GISF, GSEC, or Security+ for entry roles
  • CCE, CISSO, CISSP-ISSEP, CySA+, FITSP-O for senior roles
  • 0-3 years experience for Junior, 4-7 years for Journeyman, and 8+ years for Senior roles
  • Good communication skills and self-starter mindset
  • Professional proficiency in English required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Ensure security and compliance of the WDP data platform
  • Implement data protection measures and manage user access
  • Conduct security risk assessments and develop data handling procedures
  • Configure and manage access control systems
  • Monitor unauthorized access attempts and respond to security incidents
  • Develop and deliver data security awareness training
  • Participate in security audits and implement data loss prevention strategies

Benefits

  • Employer contributions to health care (medical, dental, vision)
  • Generous 401k matching program
  • Life insurance options (basic, voluntary, AD&D)
  • Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Opportunities for training and development
  • Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
The Data Security Engineerwill ensure the security and compliance of the WDP data platform and its associated data tools. This person will implement data protection measures, manage user access and permissions for data tools, and ensure adherence to all applicable data security policies and regulations in collaboration with the data governance team. This person will design and implement data security controls and safeguards, conduct security risk assessments for data systems, and develop data classification and handling procedures. This person will configure and manage data access control systems, monitor for unauthorized data access attempts, and respond to data security incidents. This person will implement data encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit, collaborate with compliance teams to ensure regulatory requirements are met, and provide guidance on secure data handling practices. This person will perform security reviews of data integrations and sharing arrangements, maintain documentation of data security controls, and stay current with data security technologies and threats. This person will develop and deliver data security awareness training, participate in security audits and assessments, and implement data loss prevention strategies.

Requirements

  • SECRET Security Clearance Required
  • CCSP, Cloud+, GICSP, GISF, GSEC, or Security+ certification (for Junior/Journeyman roles)
  • CCE, CISSO, CISSP-ISSEP, CySA+, FITSP-O, GCLD, GCSA, or GSNA (for Senior roles)
  • We are actively seeking multiple levels:
    • Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
    • Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
    • Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
  • Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
  • Professional proficiency in English is required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.


Work Environment:
  • Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
  • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.


Physical Demands:
  • While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
  • Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Travel:
  • Up to 10%/ Occasional travel.


Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply.

  • Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
  • Salary estimates for this job range from $97,000 - $181,000.

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