Cyber security engineer (Data security and privacy, only independent visa)

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 13, 2026
Full-time

Position: Senior Staff Engineer – Cybersecurity (Data Security and Privacy)
Location: Remote (PST time zone)

Role Description
 Lead the organization’s data protection and cybersecurity initiatives to safeguard
sensitive data and information systems
 Identify, assess, and mitigate data risks, vulnerabilities, and threats
 Design and implement enterprise-scale data security strategies and controls
 Act as a technical expert and mentor, driving best practices across the data
protection function

Key Responsibilities
 Define and implement data protection strategies: classification, access control,
encryption, retention, and data handling
 Develop and enforce data security policies, standards, and procedures across
the organization
 Build and maintain data inventories, data flows, and data sharing controls
 Design and implement data access controls ensuring least-privilege access
 Establish and enforce data encryption standards (data at rest and in transit)
 Define and manage data retention policies aligned with regulatory requirements
 Conduct data risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend
mitigation strategies
 Lead incident response for data breaches and coordinate remediation efforts
 Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory and security
requirements
 Stay updated with industry trends, threats, and best practices in cybersecurity
 Mentor and guide data protection engineers, including reviewing and approving
deliverables
 Represent the organization in client and stakeholder engagements

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