Senior Security Engineer - Data Security Engineering

Schedule : Full-Time

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Located Remotely? Yes

Relocation? No

Position Type : Management

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Engineer, Data Security Engineering will play a pivotal role in building and optimizing the organization’s data security posture.

The role involves working on advanced security solutions, creating secure data architectures, and ensuring the protection of sensitive data across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.

This position demands deep technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with multiple teams to enforce strong data security practices.

CANDIDATE PROFILEEducation and Experience

Required :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive infrastructure and / or security engineering experience that includes :
• 3+ years’ technical hands-on experience in data protection solutions.
• 2+ years’ experience planning, deploying, managing and maintaining data security tools and programs in a large enterprise.
• 2+ years’ experience in data discovery, classification, monitoring and protecting sensitive data.
• 2+ years’ direct and hands-on experience with data security technologies such as Data Discovery, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), encryption and key management.

Preferred :

• Active Information Security Certification - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), or equivalent.
• In-depth experience with data security controls and compliance standards for public cloud environments.
• Proficient in Data Protection Principles and Control Frameworks - CSA, NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR, and CCPA.
• Familiarity with Scripting Languages : Basic proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Effective Communication and Collaboration skills at working across both technical and business teams.
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities for addressing complex security challenges.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks, manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, analytical and planning skills.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Design, development, deployment and management of data security solutions.
• Implement security measures to protect data at rest and in transit across multiple environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Conduct regular data security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend remediations to improve data protection.
• Collaborate with data governance teams to define and implement policies that ensure data security and integrity.
• Develop and implement security automation tools and processes to continuously monitor, detect, and respond to data security threats.
• Assist in the evaluation and implementation of products and / or procedures to enhance security.
• Design, track, and aggregate data security KPIs and risk metrics.
• Assist in data breach investigations and contribute to incident response strategies to minimize data security risks.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering growth and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay current with emerging data security regulations, trends, technologies, and threats to continuously evolve the organization’s security posture.

Maintaining Goals

• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines are met.
• Promotes the documenting of project progress accurately.
• Provides input and assistance to other teams regarding projects.

Managing Work, Projects, and Policies

• Manages and implements work and projects as assigned.
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Provides timely, accurate, and detailed status reports as requested.

Demonstrating and Applying Discipline Knowledge

• Provides technical expertise and support to persons inside and outside of the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of function-specific procedures.
• Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to job.
• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data and / or process information.

Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders

• Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Determines priorities, schedules, plans and necessary resources to ensure completion of any projects on schedule.
• Collaborates with internal partners and stakeholders to support business / initiative strategies.
• Communicates concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand.
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Demonstrates an understanding of business priorities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Informs and / or updates leaders on relevant information in a timely manner.
• Manages time effectively and conducts activities in an organized manner.
• Presents ideas, expectations, and information in a concise, organized manner.
• Uses problem-solving methodology for decision making and follow-up.
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by manager.

The salary range for this position is $132,900 to $160,300 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus.

Washington Applicants Only : Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and are eligible to receive a minimum of 7 holidays annually.

All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.

Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD;

candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

The application deadline for this position is 28 days after the date of this posting, October 14, 2024.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.

We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.

Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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