Data Security Engineer

Corteva Agriscience • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Corteva Agriscience’s Information Security team is seeking a seasoned professional to advance its Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program. The Data Security Engineer designs, implements, and maintains technical data protection solutions, primarily using Microsoft Purview, to safeguard sensitive information across a large-scale hybrid environment. The role collaborates with IT teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to identify risks, enforce data handling policies, and ensure regulatory alignment. It combines data security engineering with project management and contributes to shaping the company’s data security strategy.

The successful candidate may be based in Indianapolis, Indiana; Johnston, Iowa; or, for highly qualified individuals, remotely within the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in data loss prevention or data security engineering.
• At least 7 years of experience in information security.
• At least 2 years of experience in a senior-level engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview Information Protection, including MIP labels and Purview DLP.
• Experience administering and configuring enterprise DLP.
• Experience integrating DLP with SIEM, CASB, and endpoint protection platforms.
• Ability to lead technical projects and collaborate in a global environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; preferred but not required.
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft O365.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain DLP policies and labeling solutions across endpoint, email, cloud, and network environments using Microsoft Purview.
• Build and continuously improve DLP policies based on customer feedback, business needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage configuration, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of DLP and data classification policies.
• Integrate DLP solutions with SIEM, CASB, endpoint protection, and other security platforms.
• Monitor and optimize technical components of the Data Protection program, tuning DLP rules to reduce false positives and manage exceptions.
• Drive change management for DLP and data protection initiatives to support adoption and compliance.
• Collaborate with security, IT, and business teams to understand data flows, integrate Purview capabilities, and align controls with business needs.
• Partner with vendors to ensure alignment with industry best practices for data protection.
• Analyze data protection risks in persistent and transit layers and design sustainable mitigation strategies.
• Document complex process flows and communicate technical details to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes, and recommend updates to DLP strategy.
• Develop and execute test plans for DLP solutions across development, staging, and production environments to ensure robust deployment and minimize risk.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities to build skills.
• Health benefits for the employee and family starting on the first day of employment.
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays.
• Parental leave of at least 16 weeks for mothers and fathers.
• Competitive retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

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