Saia, Inc

Senior Data Security Engineer

Saia, Inc$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field
  • 5+ years of data security engineering or related experience
  • Experience leading cross-functional security programs
  • Strong knowledge of cloud security controls and data governance
  • Proficiency in data loss prevention and cloud access security technologies

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of data loss prevention strategies
  • Oversee complex data protection investigations and coordinate remediation efforts
  • Develop data discovery, classification, and protection programs
  • Integrate data protection telemetry into detection platforms and conduct threat hunting
  • Establish data protection policies and report effectiveness to leadership
  • Evaluate encryption and security monitoring technologies and lead vendor assessments
  • Mentor data security analysts and facilitate training for incident preparedness

Benefits

  • Commitment to employee success and career development
  • Rewarding superior employee performance
  • Positive company culture driven by core values
  • Opportunities for advancement and skill building
  • Strong support on day one from leadership and team
Full Job Description
Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel it in the support you get on day one - from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity - from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it's exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Designs and advances enterprise data protection strategies to safeguard sensitive information across organizational systems and platforms. Leads data loss prevention and cloud access security programs while driving enterprise-wide data security and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Leads the design and implementation of enterprise data loss prevention and cloud access security strategies and technical roadmaps.
  • Oversees complex data protection investigations and coordinates cross-functional remediation efforts with legal and compliance partners.
  • Develops data discovery, classification, and protection programs across cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Integrates data protection telemetry into enterprise detection platforms and conducts proactive threat hunting focused on data exfiltration risks.
  • Establishes data protection policies, standards, and performance metrics and reports program effectiveness to senior leadership.
  • Evaluates encryption, data governance, and security monitoring technologies and leads vendor assessments and tool selection efforts.
  • Mentors data security analysts and facilitates training exercises to strengthen incident preparedness and response capabilities.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field
  • 5+ years of data security engineering or related experience
  • Prior experience leading cross-functional security programs and delivering measurable risk reduction
  • Strong knowledge of cloud security controls, encryption methods, key management practices, and data governance frameworks
  • Proficiency in data loss prevention, cloud access security technologies, and enterprise data protection architectures


Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values - like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About Saia, Inc

Saia, Inc. is a leading transportation provider that offers a range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, and logistics services across the United States. The company operates a network of 169 terminals and employs over 12,000 people. Saia serves a diverse range of customers across various industries, including retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.
Learn more about Saia, Inc
Size
11,600 employees
Market Cap
$5.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$138.3 million
5 Year Trend
+12.9%
Revenue
$1.8 billion
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