Data Protection Engineer (Remote) at Jobgether – United States

Data Protection Engineer (Remote)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Data Protection Engineer (Remote). In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize enterprise-level data protection solutions that are crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of sensitive information across various environments. You will have the opportunity to integrate security controls and automate workflows while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. A combination of technical expertise and strategic thinking will be essential as you deliver scalable and secure solutions. Your contributions will significantly impact the safety and efficiency of data management practices within the organization.Accountabilities

• Design and implement enterprise data protection controls across structured and unstructured data.
• Deploy and configure data protection platforms, integrating with compliance and security solutions.
• Automate remediation workflows to address data protection gaps and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to align technical controls with organizational policies.
• Demonstrate proactive learning and application of data protection best practices.
• Support lifecycle management and continuous optimization of data protection technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• 3+ years of experience engineering data security tools and protection controls.
• Strong foundation in security architecture, regulatory alignment, and storage-level protection controls.
• Knowledge of best practices for data protection and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud) storing unstructured data.
• Experience implementing systems, automation, and integration solutions for security workflows.

Benefits

• Compensation range of $125,000 - $150,000 annually, based on location and job-related factors.
• Optional health and welfare insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time off.
• Matching 401(k) plan and matching employee stock purchase plan.

Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.#LI-CL1