Data Protection Engineer, Expert

Huntington National Bank

Data Protection Engineer Expert leading engineering activities related to data protection technologies at Huntington. Responsibilities include building, configuring, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityJavaPythonSMTPSQLTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently lead and perform Data Protection engineering activities of building, configuring, troubleshooting, integrating and administrating Data protection technologies.
Support core technologies or services related to Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Security Metrics/Reporting, and line of business consultation and governance.
Proactively monitor output of data protection technology to ensure effective operation and respond to trouble tickets/events following standard operating procedure.
Provide independent analysis/Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of issues, develop and test solutions, present problem and solution recommendations to management.
Generate and publish data protection technology performance metrics; identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.
Maintain and refine documentation to ensure “evergreen state”.
Lead efforts to design and maintain documentation of engineering activities in accordance with Agile project management methodology.
Design and maintain standard operating procedures, run books and topology/data flow drawing for aligned Data Protection technology solutions.
Lead activities supporting evaluation, selection, and implementation of data protection technologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or 4+ additional years of equivalent experience
5-7+ years IT or related experience or training required
Basic understanding of Post Quantum Cryptography and Post Quantum Cryptographic Remediation efforts
Expert proficiency with leading troubleshooting moderately complex IT infrastructure/Server/Networking issues
Expert proficiency with leading technical system maintenance (Patch management, configuration management, design documentation management)
Direct engineering and or operational lead/Subject Matter Expert experience with related Data Protection Technologies
Expert and hands-on working knowledge of two or more of the following: Networking Design and Operations (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Interconnecting Network Devices, SSH, SSL/TLS Encrypted Communications, X.509 Certificate Management, Kerberos, SMTP, HTTP/HTTPS)
Data Privacy Fundamentals and Advanced Concepts (Working knowledge with Data Privacy Laws and Regulations specific to Financial Industries, Personal Information (PI) protection, Privacy Breach incident management, reporting/impact, investigation & analysis)
Cyber Security Advanced Concepts (Vulnerability Management, Network Security/Secure Transmission Management, Data Loss Prevention, Identity Access Management, Threat Intelligence, Penetration testing, IT Risk Management)
IT Infrastructure Advanced Concepts (IT Infrastructure: Client/Server, Middleware services, 3-tiered architecture (Web/Middleware/Server & Databases), Databases, Cloud Services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS))
Intermediate programming skills (read/interpret scripts, write basic scripts) with the following languages: Python, PowerShell, Java, Java Script, SQL or equivalent
Direct hands-on experience within Cyber Security organizations designing, implementing, administering and supporting related technologies or services. Preference for Data Protection technologies.
Computer Science, MIS, IT Communication Systems/Networking or STEM discipline focus
CISSP; CEH CompTIA Network+, A+, Server+ or equivalent; ITIL Fundamentals; Security +; Cisco’s CCNA, CCNP; Microsoft MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) or advanced Microsoft certifications
Expert Business competencies MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Excellent communication skills (writing reports for management/senior managment, presenting to small groups/forums, etc)
Multi-tasking effectively in fast-paced environment
Advanced analytical problem solving
Independently identify and document programmatic or technological issues and make recommendations for process improvement.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid leave programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data Protection engineeringData Loss Prevention (DLP)Root Cause Analysis (RCA)Networking Design and OperationsPost Quantum CryptographyVulnerability ManagementIT InfrastructureIntermediate programming (Python, PowerShell, Java, JavaScript, SQL)Technical system maintenanceCyber Security

Soft Skills

Excellent communication skillsAdvanced analytical problem solvingMulti-taskingLeadershipDocumentation managementProblem identificationProcess improvementConsultationGovernanceTrend analysis

Certifications

CISSPCEHCompTIA Network+CompTIA A+CompTIA Server+ITIL FundamentalsSecurity+Cisco CCNACisco CCNPMicrosoft MCP