Cyber Security Engineer

Onsite Interview: Cybersecurity Engineer (Data Protection) _ Irvine, CA. Onsite Interview in Irvine, CA.Contract: 12 Months ________________________________________Role Description• Lead the organization’s data protection and cybersecurity initiatives to safeguard sensitive data and information systems• Identify, assess, and mitigate data risks, vulnerabilities, and threats• Design and implement enterprise-scale data security strategies and controls• Act as a technical expert and mentor, driving best practices across the data protection function________________________________________Key Responsibilities• Define and implement data protection strategies: classification, access control, encryption, retention, and data handling• Develop and enforce data security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization • Build and maintain data inventories, data flows, and data sharing controls• Design and implement data access controls ensuring least-privilege access • Establish and enforce data encryption standards (data at rest and in transit) • Define and manage data retention policies aligned with regulatory requirements • Conduct data risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies• Lead incident response for data breaches and coordinate remediation efforts • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements• Stay updated with industry trends, threats, and best practices in cybersecurity • Mentor and guide data protection engineers, including reviewing and approving deliverables • Represent the organization in client and stakeholder engagements________________________________________Must-Have Skills & Experience• Strong experience in data discovery, classification, access control, inventory, and retention in cloud environments (AWS preferred)• Hands-on experience with data protection technologies: encryption, tokenization, DLP tools • Experience designing and implementing enterprise data security solutions• Strong understanding of data security frameworks, standards, and protocols• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., NYDFS, PCI, etc.) • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, or .NET)• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills ________________________________________Good-to-Have Skills• Experience with open-source security frameworks/tools• Exposure to multi-cloud security architectures• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments• Prior experience in team leadership and mentoring________________________________________Experience• 10+ years in cybersecurity, with focus on data protection and privacy • 3+ years in architecture and solution design• 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) • 4+ years of experience with open-source frameworks/tools