Cyber security engineer (Data security and privacy, only independent visa)

Position: Senior Staff Engineer – Cybersecurity (Data Security and Privacy) Location: Remote (PST time zone) Role Description  Lead the organization’s data protection and cybersecurity initiatives to safeguard sensitive data and information systems  Identify, assess, and mitigate data risks, vulnerabilities, and threats  Design and implement enterprise-scale data security strategies and controls  Act as a technical expert and mentor, driving best practices across the data protection function Key Responsibilities  Define and implement data protection strategies: classification, access control, encryption, retention, and data handling  Develop and enforce data security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization  Build and maintain data inventories, data flows, and data sharing controls  Design and implement data access controls ensuring least-privilege access  Establish and enforce data encryption standards (data at rest and in transit)  Define and manage data retention policies aligned with regulatory requirements  Conduct data risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies  Lead incident response for data breaches and coordinate remediation efforts  Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements  Stay updated with industry trends, threats, and best practices in cybersecurity  Mentor and guide data protection engineers, including reviewing and approving deliverables  Represent the organization in client and stakeholder engagements