Formula5

Data Protection Engineer

Formula5

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

AzureCloudPython

About the role

  • Collaborate with Data Protection Architects, M365 Security teams, Data Governance groups, and business stakeholders to align on strategy, requirements, and emerging trends.
  • Provide technical guidance for the design and deployment of cloud security and data protection capabilities.
  • Act as an escalation point for complex architectural decisions related to data protection across multiple platforms.
  • Design and implement data protection mechanisms including encryption in transit and at rest, HSM, cloud KMS, DLP, and cloud compliance.
  • Contribute to internal security and infrastructure communities to strengthen shared knowledge and best practices.
  • Support the development of the enterprise cloud security roadmap and ensure alignment with broader security objectives.

Requirements

  • Expert level experience with Microsoft Data Protection solutions.
  • Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 Security and Microsoft Purview Information Protection.
  • Hands on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
  • Experience with enterprise grade security capabilities: encryption, HSM, KMS, DLP, key management.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools and version control (such as Git).
  • Ability to script or code using Python, C Sharp, PowerShell, or Azure CLI.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Business, Risk Management, Finance, Statistics, or a related discipline.
  • Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, industry standards, and best practices.
  • Experience with data models, architectures, and data quality tooling.
  • Demonstrated leadership in implementing data protection at enterprise scale.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to simplify technical insights for senior stakeholders.
  • Proactive approach with creative thinking to solve complex challenges.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage work in a fast paced environment.
Benefits
  • Full-time remote work.
  • International projects with top-tier clients.
  • Supportive, people-first culture.
  • Learning opportunities and certifications covered by the company.
  • Competitive compensation based on experience and skills.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Microsoft Data Protection solutionsMicrosoft 365 SecurityMicrosoft Purview Information ProtectionMicrosoft Defender for Cloud AppsencryptionHSMKMSDLPPythonC Sharp
Soft skills
leadershipanalytical skillsproblem solvingcommunication skillscreative thinkingindependenceprioritizationtime management