Data Security Remediation Engineer (Remote)

Oasys•Huntsville, AL

1d•Remote

About The Position

Data Security Remediation Engineer (Remote) OASYS, INC., a Leading Edge Government contractor in Huntsville Alabama, is seeking applicants for a Data Security Remediation Engineer . Main Duties: The Remediation Engineer serves as the primary technical resource responsible for the hands-on deployment, configuration, and integration of BigID and Microsoft Purview to secure the client's Microsoft 365 ecosystem, with an initial engagement scope strictly focused on SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business. Reporting directly to the Remediation Lead, this individual will execute the daily technical operations of the project, including tuning classification scanners, applying sensitivity labels, configuring Data Loss Prevention (DLP) enforcement policies, and performing file relocation workflows for Critical, Moderate, and Stale data. The Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting integration issues, validating system performance against architectural requirements, and collaborating with vendor support to ensure the accurate discovery, tagging, and protection of unstructured data within these specific file repositories.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a relevant technical field + a minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience in data security, system administration, or network engineering.
Hands-on experience deploying and configuring BigID scanners for unstructured data sources.
Proficient in troubleshooting connectivity issues, configuring "Hyperscan" performance tuning, and building custom classifiers using RegEx or NLP training sets.
Demonstrated ability to implement data protection controls within the M365 Compliance center.
Must be capable of creating Sensitivity Labels, configuring auto-labeling policies for SharePoint/OneDrive, and testing DLP rule behavior (e.g., blocking external sharing) in a live environment.
Proficiency in PowerShell is essential.
The candidate needs to be able to write scripts to interact with the Microsoft Graph API or BigID API for bulk tasks, such as generating reports on labeled files or automating the relocation of "stale" data to archive folders.
Strong analytical skills to diagnose integration breaks between BigID and Purview (e.g., labels not applying, scan failures).
Ability to read audit logs and work with vendor support tickets to resolve technical blockers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for documenting configuration changes ("Runbooks") and effectively communicating technical progress or blockers to the Remediation Lead and project stakeholders.
Must have one of the following: Security + CE, CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, CND, CASP CE, CISSP, CSSLP
Only US citizens are eligible for this position.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience
BigID Certification: Active Certified BigID Security Professional is highly preferred (specifically covers Remediation & Labeling apps). Alternatively: Completion of the BigID Privacy, Security & Data Governance track.
Microsoft Compliance Certification: Active Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400) is strongly desired.
CISSP
Understanding and experience with NIST Special Publication [SP] 800-171
Familiarity and understanding of United States Executive Order [EO] 14117
A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in a technical discipline (STEM, computer science, or computer engineering, etc.).

Responsibilities

Hands-on deployment, configuration, and integration of BigID and Microsoft Purview
Tuning classification scanners
Applying sensitivity labels
Configuring Data Loss Prevention (DLP) enforcement policies
Performing file relocation workflows for Critical, Moderate, and Stale data
Troubleshooting integration issues
Validating system performance against architectural requirements
Collaborating with vendor support to ensure the accurate discovery, tagging, and protection of unstructured data