Lead Engineer, Data Protection

Caesars Entertainment

Lead Data Protection Engineer enhancing Cybersecurity Data Protection efforts focused on data protection in the M365 ecosystem at Caesars Entertainment. Collaborate across IT, cybersecurity, and business teams for effective solutions.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeLas Vegas • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Configure, administer, and optimize data protection and DLP platform(s); Support integration of data protection platforms with SIEM and other security tools
Partner with M365 platform owners to implement and maintain controls to prevent inappropriate data exposure; Assist in validating and tuning existing protection configurations
Implement and support scanning processes to identify and classify sensitive data across enterprise repositories (e.g., network shares, SharePoint, Confluence); Provide feedback on data classification effectiveness and coverage
Partner with Security Operations to support correlation rules, alert tuning, and response processes; Assist in triaging and resolving data-related incidents
Implement and optimize data protection controls based on defined architecture and standards; Provide input and feedback into control design and effectiveness
Implement endpoint controls related to data movement (USB, printing, etc.); Support network data protection use cases in partnership with network security teams
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, automation, and coverage; Contribute to maintaining policies, procedures, and standards
Support development and reporting of KPIs and data protection metrics; Assist in generating reports for management on program effectiveness
Support activities required for compliance with frameworks (PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST, etc.); Assist with audit evidence collection and remediation tracking
Collaborate across cybersecurity, IT, and business teams to implement solutions; Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
6-8 years of experience in enterprise technology, with progressively increasing responsibilities
3-5+ years of experience implementing and managing data protection, DLP, and related technologies in support of a cybersecurity program
Experience supporting data protection and DLP functions in an enterprise environment
Deep understanding of encryption, tokenization, masking, and similar data protection techniques and data classification and discovery tools
Advanced knowledge of DLP and data protection platforms, including the full product lifecycle from requirement gathering to implementation and continuous optimization
Extensive understanding of Microsoft 365 and how to mitigate data risks in the M365 ecosystem
Able to work effectively and efficiently toward detailed goals in a complex environment with fluid priorities
Strong Analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

data protectionDLPencryptiontokenizationmaskingdata classificationdata discoveryproject managementKPI developmentincident response

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillscollaborationefficiency improvementgoal orientationadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Information Security