Data Protection & AI Security, Staff Engineer

The Hershey Company

Staff Engineer leading strategic data protection and AI security initiatives at The Hershey Company. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to protect sensitive data and manage emerging risks.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the strategic technical leader responsible for advancing the enterprise data protection program
Develop the data protection roadmap, translating governance priorities into technical initiatives
Lead the design and implementation of security controls that protect sensitive data across endpoints, cloud services, collaboration platforms, and AI systems
Identify risks, define long-term capabilities, and develop the technical roadmap required to protect sensitive information across the enterprise
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure sensitive data is properly owned, classified, governed, and protected

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or architecture
Demonstrated experience designing or leading enterprise data protection programs
Experience implementing data classification, data loss prevention, and cloud data security controls
Experience collaborating with data governance or data management teams
Familiarity with security risks and controls related to artificial intelligence and large language models
Experience in establishing and continuous tracking of KPI’s and metrics
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s preferred) - Certifications (GSTRT, GAIPS, GMLE)

Benefits

Comp & perks

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurity engineeringcybersecurity architecturedata protection programsdata classificationdata loss preventioncloud data security controlssecurity controlsKPI trackingmetrics developmentAI security risks

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipcollaborationstakeholder engagementrisk identificationgovernance prioritization

Certifications

GSTRTGAIPSGMLE