Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Maveris is an IT and cybersecurity services company committed to helping organizations create secure digital solutions to accelerate their mission. Originally founded as a Veteran-owned company, we remain deeply committed to supporting veterans and proudly serving customers across the Federal Government and private sector. We have an opening for a full-time, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our talented, dynamic team.

The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) will play a pivotal role in supporting and advancing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) security initiatives, with a primary focus on implementing and enhancing DLP strategies to safeguard sensitive data across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of DLP Solutions, cybersecurity, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and a strong track record of developing DLP policies, monitoring, and labeling sensitive information, as well as ensuring data protection measures are in place in complex environments. Acting as a technical authority, the senior engineer partners with product, engineering, compliance, and incident response teams to embed data protection into the organization’s security fabric, while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

In this role, a typical day will include :

• Implement robust DLP solutions designed to enforce effective data protection policies.
• Provide engineering and architecture support for projects related to the implementation of the Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Data Pillar for the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program.
• Help review DLP threats to assess security risks and provide support for mapping solutions to mitigate these risks.
• Support the development of DLP use cases / requirements and work with stakeholders to build and measure solutions that align to those use cases / requirements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support data sensitivity labeling to ensure correct classification of information.
• Architect and deploy comprehensive DLP solutions tailored to organizational needs.
• Establish and maintain incident response policies to protect critical data.
• Collaborate closely with the risk management team to promote a culture of data responsibility.
• Advise cross-functional teams on DLP best practices and data security measures.
• Conduct thorough reviews to enhance DLP product development.
• Conduct pilot programs, gather feedback, and iterate to reduce false positives / negatives.
• Provide expert troubleshooting and debugging for DLP-related issues and support other security solutions as needed.
• Contribute to engineering frameworks, practices, and templates focusing on DLP.
• Drive customer outcomes by applying technical knowledge related to data loss prevention.
• Work independently on initiatives that align with the broader DLP strategy.
• Engage in collaborative sessions to provide technical expertise and eliminate obstacles.
• Assist in product planning and implementation, helping teams better understand project scope.
• Mentor junior engineers to develop foundational skills related to DLP technologies.
• Share domain expertise on DLP solutions to foster team growth and contribution.
• Provide technical support for various tasks, including DLP Gap Analysis, Requirements Review, Technology Re-Alignment, Reporting, Operational Response Documentation, Policy and Governance Establishment, and Training within the Talent Management System.
• Stay current on threat landscape, new DLP techniques, and industry best practices

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Benefits

Maveris attracts and retains talent of the highest caliber by offering opportunities to work in exciting and challenging environments surrounded by bright minds. Our employees are our most prized asset and are rewarded with highly competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits package, including :

About Maveris

Maveris offers exceptional, mission-focused, solutions to organizations facing highly complex IT, digital, and cybersecurity challenges. Our success is achieved by maintaining an environment of trust where people are encouraged to reach their fullest potential. Every candidate that applies to Maveris brings something unique to the table, and because our team is diverse, we consistently meet our goals and exceed client expectations. If you are a highly-motivated person with a willingness to learn, we invite you to apply today to join our team!

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