Senior Engineer, Data Security

Riot Platforms, Inc. • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Riot Platforms is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer, Data Security to design, implement, and operate enterprise data protection and AI security solutions. The role focuses on protecting sensitive company information, intellectual property, and critical business data while enabling the secure adoption of emerging AI technologies.

This is a highly technical, hands-on engineering position responsible for building scalable, automated security controls across Microsoft 365, endpoints, cloud platforms, SaaS applications, and AI environments. As Riot expands into AI/HPC infrastructure, this engineer will help strengthen enterprise data security, reduce information exposure, and enable secure innovation. The position is hybrid and based in Riot’s Austin office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience, including 3+ years hands-on with Microsoft Purview in enterprise environments.
• Advanced Purview expertise in DLP, Endpoint DLP, information protection, sensitivity labeling, Insider Risk Management, and DSPM.
• Strong understanding of AI security, including generative AI, LLMs, Copilot, AI agents, and RAG architectures.
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, Microsoft Graph, and REST APIs; familiarity with CrowdStrike and Zscaler.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead complex projects independently.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft security certification (e.g., SC-401).
• Cloud, AI/HPC, or data center experience.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and tune Microsoft Purview DLP, Endpoint DLP, and sensitivity labeling to protect data across Microsoft 365 and endpoints.
• Automate discovery and classification of sensitive data, partnering with data owners to turn requirements into enforceable controls.
• Secure AI applications, LLMs, RAG systems, and AI agents against risks such as prompt injection and data leakage.
• Reduce exfiltration risk with DLP policies covering personal email, cloud storage, removable media, browsers, and unapproved AI tools.
• Investigate data security alerts and partner with Security Operations and Incident Response to contain incidents.
• Automate policy deployment and reporting, integrating Purview with Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, and SIEM.
• Support AI vendor assessments and SOC 2 / ISO 27001 compliance by mapping controls to industry frameworks.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus bonus and sign-on equity grant.
• Eligibility to participate in Riot’s equity incentive programs.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Multiple medical plan options, including 100% company-paid plans.
• Free gym memberships.
• Pet insurance.
• Childcare discounts.

What This Job Offers

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