Data Security Remediation Lead Engineer (Remote)

Oasys•Huntsville, AL

1d•Remote

About The Position

Data Security Remediation Lead Engineer (Remote) OASYS, INC., a Leading Edge Government contractor in Huntsville Alabama, is seeking applicants for a Data Security Remediation Lead Engineer . Main Duties: The Remediation Lead will drive the strategic and technical execution of the data security transformation, collaborating deeply with client stakeholders and data owners to define comprehensive remediation strategies and governance policies. In close partnership with the Project Architect, this role will identify solution requirements and direct the deployment, customization, and fine-tuning of BigID and Microsoft Purview to ensure the solution aligns with the specific nuances of the customer's environment. The Lead is responsible for developing project schedules, ensuring adherence to compliance standards, and managing the daily workload of a two-member engineering squad. Additionally, they will coordinate with vendor delivery support to facilitate knowledge transfer, ensuring the successful classification, labeling, and protection of Critical, Moderate, and Stale data assets across the M365 ecosystem. Minimum Requirements: Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a relevant technical field + a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in network performance or security engineering, with 5 or more years of experience being highly desirable. Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with non-technical stakeholders and data owners. Must be capable of translating complex security risks into clear business language and managing client expectations regarding remediation scope, impact, and timelines. Advanced Communication Skills (Oral & Written): Superior verbal and written communication abilities are mandatory. The candidate must be able to author clear governance policies, produce professional status reports, and deliver convincing presentations to client leadership regarding data risk and project progress. Team Leadership & Project Coordination: Demonstrated experience leading technical teams (2+ engineers), including managing daily workflows, prioritizing tasks, and serving as the escalation point for technical blockers. Ability to coordinate effectively between the engineering squad, project architects, and vendor support. Microsoft Purview & Compliance Mastery: Deep, hands-on expertise in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal, specifically in defining and deploying Sensitivity Labels, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, and Auto-labeling logic for SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business. Data Discovery & Classification Proficiency: Proven experience with enterprise data discovery platforms (specifically BigID or similar tools), including scanner configuration, classification tuning, confidence scoring, and integrating findings with enforcement tools. Data Governance & Strategy Development: Ability to translate regulatory requirements and business needs into actionable data governance policies, technical remediation strategies, and defensible deletion (ROT) workflows. Must have one of the following: Security + CE, CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, CND, CASP CE, CISSP, CSSLP, BigID Privacy, Security & Data Governance Professional, BigID Project Manager, Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400)

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a relevant technical field
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in network performance or security engineering, with 5 or more years of experience being highly desirable
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with non-technical stakeholders and data owners
Must be capable of translating complex security risks into clear business language and managing client expectations regarding remediation scope, impact, and timelines
Superior verbal and written communication abilities are mandatory
The candidate must be able to author clear governance policies, produce professional status reports, and deliver convincing presentations to client leadership regarding data risk and project progress
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams (2+ engineers), including managing daily workflows, prioritizing tasks, and serving as the escalation point for technical blockers
Ability to coordinate effectively between the engineering squad, project architects, and vendor support
Deep, hands-on expertise in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal, specifically in defining and deploying Sensitivity Labels, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, and Auto-labeling logic for SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business
Proven experience with enterprise data discovery platforms (specifically BigID or similar tools), including scanner configuration, classification tuning, confidence scoring, and integrating findings with enforcement tools
Ability to translate regulatory requirements and business needs into actionable data governance policies, technical remediation strategies, and defensible deletion (ROT) workflows
Must have one of the following: Security + CE, CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, CND, CASP CE, CISSP, CSSLP, BigID Privacy, Security & Data Governance Professional, BigID Project Manager, Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400)

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience
Active Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400) is highly preferred. (Alternatively: Proven equivalent experience specifically with the SC-400 exam objectives)
CISSP
BigID Privacy, Security & Data Governance Professional
BigID Project Manager
Understanding and experience with NIST Special Publication [SP] 800-171
Familiarity and understanding of United States Executive Order [EO] 14117

Responsibilities

Drive the strategic and technical execution of the data security transformation
Collaborate deeply with client stakeholders and data owners to define comprehensive remediation strategies and governance policies
Identify solution requirements
Direct the deployment, customization, and fine-tuning of BigID and Microsoft Purview
Develop project schedules
Ensure adherence to compliance standards
Manage the daily workload of a two-member engineering squad
Coordinate with vendor delivery support to facilitate knowledge transfer
Ensure the successful classification, labeling, and protection of Critical, Moderate, and Stale data assets across the M365 ecosystem