Security Engineer, Data Loss Prevention

Job overview

The Security Engineer, Data Loss Prevention role is listed in Matthews, NC; the posting does not specify a remote arrangement. Compensation is not specified. The engineer reports to the IT Security Manager, Director of IT, or Chief Information Security Officer and works with teams across the business to protect systems, networks, and data. The role exists to strengthen data loss prevention capabilities, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with security policies. Risk assessments, monitoring, and collaboration with system custodians help protect organizational information and support business requirements.

What you'll do

• Evaluate security tools and identify improvements to DLP capabilities
• design mechanisms to detect sensitive data and security incidents
• mentor and develop team members
• strengthen security tools and instrumentation
• collaborate with information system custodians on security needs and best practices
• assist with monitoring and auditing system activity and reporting to management
• deliver DLP solutions aligned with business requirements
• conduct security risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend countermeasures
• coordinate with loss prevention teams and interact with legal and law enforcement as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

security engineer

data loss prevention

dlp

information security

security risk assessments

data classification

threat monitoring

matthews nc

ferretti search

powershell

python

security compliance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

DLP experience across data discovery, classification, and data at rest, in use, and in transit; experience with DLP tools, operating systems, scripting, APIs, network security, and authentication protocols sought.

About the employer

Ferretti Search is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Search Services. Sector: 56.