Data Protection Engineer

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Verizon's Corporate Information Security (CIS) organization enables secure business operations by protecting information and assets across networks, infrastructure, and applications. CIS integrates cybersecurity governance, policies, technologies, and operations into the design of Verizon's systems and services.

The Data Protection Design and Integration Services team delivers enterprise-wide architecture, design, and implementation support for data protection controls across the data lifecycle. We drive innovation and adoption of scalable solutions, maintain the data protection technology roadmap, establish policies and standards, and collaborate on governance activities.

Our team addresses complex challenges in a global, hybrid-cloud environment-covering cryptography, privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), access control, policy management, test data management, and data discovery-while supporting Zero Trust security principles.

• Architect, design, document and support the implementation of privacy-preserving data protection and fine-grained access control solutions.

• Design and develop centralized policy administration services and data access policies.

• Develop and implement mechanisms to measure and monitor the effectiveness of data protection controls.

• Conduct risk assessments and technical analyses across diverse technologies, including architecture, data flow, and code reviews.

• Analyze classification, lineage, and control data to identify risks and improve data protection practices.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology, people, and processes with data protection requirements.

• Provide consulting support to internal and external teams to implement effective data protection measures.

• Partner with cybersecurity and GRC teams to refine controls, improve governance, and align with enterprise risk objectives.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of data protection policies and standards aligned with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53).

• Define data protection KPIs and metrics to track performance across the enterprise.

• Evaluate and influence emerging technologies and services to ensure data protection requirements are met.

• Conduct R&D, proofs of concept, and vendor assessments to inform technology strategy.

• Champion data protection across the organization as a subject matter expert and advocate.

"This position can be located in other valid Verizon locations"

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Four or more years of relevant work experience in a combination of privacy engineering, privacy-by-design, and data protection roles.

• Strong background in cybersecurity, data governance, policy development, systems design, and Governance, Risk and Compliance.

• Deep knowledge of data protection techniques for structured and unstructured data, including cryptography and tokenization.

• Hands-on experience with identity and access management technologies related to data protection.

• Familiarity with Privacy Enhancing Techniques, such as de-identification, pseudonymization, k-anonymity, and differential privacy.

• Experience with cloud and container architectures and native data protection features.

• Background in data protection operations, policy enforcement, and control monitoring.

• Programming/scripting experience and a strong understanding of database technologies.

• Master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field.

• Experience in IT, application development and support, and Cybersecurity.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience briefing senior leadership and guiding teams through complex technical issues.

• Collaborative mindset and ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and address enterprise-level challenges.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.