Consultant Cyber Engineering - Data Protection

Deloitte • Dayton, OH

20h • $84,300 - $173,300

About The Position

The Consultant Cyber Engineering - Data Protection role is part of Deloitte Technology US’s Cyber Data Protection team, which works to secure confidential data belonging to Deloitte US Member Firm, its clients, and employees. The team implements consistent security controls to protect data, reduce the potential for compromise, maintain client trust, and protect Deloitte’s brand.

The consultant assists in designing, deploying, testing, and managing cyber technology and process solutions, and supports the ongoing improvement of existing data protection capabilities. The role requires an understanding of the data protection ecosystem and how information security domains relate to one another. It also provides product and troubleshooting assistance to Deloitte employees and involves working with management, technical peers, development teams, business analysts, and end users to ensure data protection technologies and controls operate appropriately without disrupting business activity.

The position is available in 31 listed U.S. locations. Recruiting for this role ends on December 7, 2026. The role requires an average of 10% travel. The stated salary range is $84,300 to $173,300, and the employee may also be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• At least 5 years of total technology-related experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in the Information Security/Cybersecurity domain.
• Ability to travel an average of 10%, based on the work performed and clients and industries served.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to meet deadlines and provide clear guidance to others.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or a successful record managing technology implementation projects and providing ongoing support for at least two cybersecurity capabilities, such as Data Loss Prevention, Web Application Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access, Prisma Access Browser, Privileged Access Management, Cloud Access Security Broker, Web Security, Data Retention and Destruction, Next Generation Antivirus and Endpoint Detection and Remediation, Data Classification and Rights Management, or Key and Certificate Lifecycle Management.
• Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure.
• Experience with data encryption and code signing.
• Experience implementing and managing data protection strategies across data at rest, data in motion, and data in use.
• Experience troubleshooting issues and helping end users mitigate technical challenges.
• Familiarity with change management and deployment processes in large IT organizations.
• Working knowledge of common IT technologies such as Windows Server, Linux/Unix, databases, Active Directory/LDAP, virtualization, and end-user devices.
• Working knowledge of IT and security principles such as encryption, identity, and cloud.
• PowerShell command-line scripting experience.
• Professional security certification, such as Security+ or CISSP.
• Understanding of industry best practices related to risk assessment, mitigation, and incident response.
• Knowledge of data protection regulations and standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 27018, and NIST 800-171.
• Understanding of networking and core protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, SMTP, and HTTP, as well as distributed networks.
• Knowledge of VPN types, encryption standards, and certificates.
• Understanding of security controls in public cloud environments, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, and SaaS service hardening.
• Ability to write technical reports and communicate technical content to business users.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, deployment, and support of cyber data protection solutions.
• Assist with implementing data security controls and design principles.
• Provide Tier 2 technical support to Deloitte end users for cyber data protection services, including Data Loss Prevention, Data Minimization, Data Classification and Rights Management, CASB, Web Security, Web Application Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access, Next Generation Anti-virus and Endpoint Detection and Response, Endpoint Admin Rights Management/Privilege Management, PKI Certificate Lifecycle Management, Encryption Key Management, Digital Code Signing, Removable Media Protection, and Data Discovery Roll Off Scans.
• Help mature existing data protection solutions that protect against data exfiltration.
• Assist with rolling out new data protection services, supporting employee adoption, and providing ongoing service support.
• Assist with technology and software reviews based on data protection and endpoint risks.
• Provide technical engineering and troubleshooting support to employees for data protection services.
• Work with management, leads, peers, development teams, business analysts, and end users to ensure technologies and controls operate appropriately without causing business impact.

Benefits

• Broad range of employee benefits.
• May be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.
• Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning, formal development programs, leadership opportunities, and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level