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Senior Security Engineer, DSPM

RemoteRemoteFull TimeSeniorPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Data Protection
  • Insider Threat Detection
  • Data Classification
  • DLP
  • eDiscovery
  • CMMC
  • CUI
  • DFAR
  • GDPR
  • ITAR

Role summary

Constellis is seeking a Senior Security Engineer focused on data protection, classification, and insider threat detection. This role involves designing and implementing data classification frameworks, managing DLP policies across various platforms, supporting eDiscovery, and conducting insider threat investigations. The engineer will collaborate with Legal, HR, and Compliance, maintain data protection platforms, and develop security controls and incident response playbooks. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years in data security, DLP, or insider threat investigations, and hands-on experience with tools like Microsoft Purview, eDiscovery, SIEM, UEBA, and forensic tools are required. The ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance is mandatory.

POSITION SUMMARY

 

Constellis is seeking a skilled Sr. Security Engineer to lead initiatives in data protection, classification, and insider threat detection. This role will focus on securing enterprise data through advanced controls, supporting eDiscovery and DLP operations, and investigating potential misuse or leakage of sensitive information.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and implement data classification frameworks aligned with regulatory and contractual requirements (e.g., CMMC, CUI, DFAR, GDPR, ITAR).
  • Manage and optimize Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across endpoints, on-premises, cloud services, and email platforms.
  • Support eDiscovery workflows, including review set management, legal hold coordination, and audit trail integrity.
  • Conduct insider threat investigations using behavioral analytics, audit logs, and forensic tools.
  • Collaborate with Legal, HR, and Compliance teams to ensure ethical and lawful handling of sensitive data.
  • Maintain and enhance data protection and data governance platforms.
  • Develop and document security controls, workflows, and incident response playbooks related to data misuse.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and update controls to maintain compliance.
  • Actively search all areas of the internal network for hidden threats and vulnerabilities
  • Support audits and compliance efforts
  • Participate in red/blue/purple team exercises as needed to analyze threat scenarios and assess internal defenses and document results.
  • Engage positively across multiple teams to establish clarity, vision, and mutual trust in order to achieve business goals
  • Adheres to industry-specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable
  • Other duties as assignedOther duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree preferred. Five additional years of related experience beyond the minimum may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in data security, DLP, or insider threat investigations.
  • Hands-on experience with tools like Microsoft Purview, eDiscovery, and classification tools.
  • Experience with SIEM, UEBA, and forensic investigation tools.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
  • S. Citizen.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain at least a Top Secret clearance.

 

BENEFITS

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects its commitment to creating a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

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