Security Engineer-Data Loss Prevention

Job Title
- Security Engineer III (Data Loss Prevention)

Location:
New York City, NY (Onsite/Hybrid)

Employment Type:
Full-Time

End Client:
Capital One

About the Role

We are seeking a
Security Engineer III – Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
to join an enterprise security team supporting a leading financial services organization. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and optimizing enterprise-level data protection strategies to safeguard sensitive information across cloud, endpoint, web, and email environments.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience deploying and managing
DLP technologies
, improving detection accuracy, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as
GDPR and HIPAA
. This role involves close collaboration with security operations, IT infrastructure, DevOps, and compliance teams to integrate security controls into enterprise systems and workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) platforms to protect sensitive information across multiple environments including cloud, endpoint, email, and web

• Design, implement, and optimize DLP policies to detect and prevent unauthorized data access or exfiltration

• Monitor DLP platform performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and ensure platform stability and reliability

• Conduct threat modeling and vulnerability assessments related to data protection systems

• Automate security controls and configurations using scripting and infrastructure-as-code methodologies

• Work with incident response and threat detection teams to support security investigations and improve detection capabilities

• Reduce false positives by refining policy rules, improving alert context, and optimizing response workflows

• Implement data protection mechanisms such as encryption, data masking, and tokenization

• Collaborate with DevOps, infrastructure, and compliance teams to ensure security controls are integrated into operational workflows

• Mentor junior security engineers and provide technical guidance on DLP technologies and best practices

• Translate technical security risks into actionable insights for business and technical stakeholders

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in
Information Security or Data Protection
roles

• Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
(or equivalent experience)

• Hands-on experience with enterprise
DLP platforms
such as Symantec, Microsoft Purview, Zscaler, or Palo Alto

• Strong understanding of
data protection techniques
including encryption (data at rest and in transit), data masking, and tokenization

• Experience implementing and managing
data classification frameworks

• Solid knowledge of
data privacy and regulatory compliance frameworks
including GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA

• Experience working across
cloud, application, and network security environments

• Familiarity with
automation and scripting
to implement and maintain security controls

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in highly regulated industries such as financial services

• Familiarity with incident response processes and security operations workflows

• Experience integrating security controls into DevOps or CI/CD pipelines

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cybersecurity initiatives

• Exposure to modern cloud and data security technologies

• Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional security teams

• Competitive salary and benefits package

About NetworkPedia

NetworkPedia is a certified women-owned technology and talent solutions company specializing in
IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, and enterprise staffing solutions
. We partner with leading organizations across North America to deliver innovative technology talent and infrastructure expertise.

Our mission is to help organizations build secure, scalable technology environments while fostering inclusive and diverse teams. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, or background.

How to Apply

Apply directly via LinkedIn Easy Apply.

All applications are routed to our recruitment team at
recruitment@networkpedia.com