Data Protection Engineer

ASSYST, Inc. • Baltimore, MD

12h • Remote

About The Position

ASSYST is seeking a Data Protection Engineer to safeguard sensitive information (PII/PHI) across our enterprise in Baltimore, Maryland (Remote). This role will focus on defining policies, discovering data, and protecting it at rest, in transit, and in use through advanced Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools.

Requirements

• 5+ years in data protection, cybersecurity, or information security.
• Hands-on experience with DLP platforms (Microsoft Purview, Symantec, Forcepoint, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and cloud security.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CIPP, Security+.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage enterprise DLP solutions to prevent data leakage.
• Define and enforce policies aligned with compliance standards (HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Discover, classify, and monitor sensitive data across endpoints, networks, and cloud.
• Investigate and respond to DLP alerts and incidents.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and compliance teams to strengthen data protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed