Senior Data Protection Engineer

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CACI is looking for an experienced Data Protection Engineer to join the Network Execution Team to work on Zero Trust (ZT) implementation efforts in support of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), in Tampa, FL.  This is a Senior-level engineering position on the Enterprise Development, Application and Training (EDAT) contract. The position may include partial telework, but work will primarily take place at the customer site.

This role is essential for the tactical implementation of data-centric security controls across the Command's hybrid environment, ranging from commercial cloud capabilities on NIPR to the rigid, disconnected constraints of the SIPR and Top-Secret networks.

As a Data Protection Engineer, you will be the primary "hands-on-keyboard" implementer responsible for configuring, deploying, and tuning the encryption and labeling technologies that protect the Command's most sensitive data. You will translate the high-level architecture defined by the Chief Architect into concrete, enforceable policies within Microsoft Purview (for NIPR) and enterprise DRM platforms like Virtru or Kiteworks (for SIPR/Top Secret). You will move the Command from a passive "audit" posture to an active "block" posture, ensuring that data is encrypted, and persistent protection travels with the file regardless of where it is stored or transferred.

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• Microsoft Purview Implementation (NIPR):

  • Configure and deploy Sensitivity Labels, Auto-labeling policies, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) rules within the Microsoft 365 E5 suite to classify and protect CUI and PII in SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange.

• DRM & Encryption Configuration (SIPR/Top Secret):

  • Implement and manage enterprise Digital Rights Management (DRM) solutions (specifically Virtru or Kiteworks) to enforce encryption-at-rest and attribute-based access control on classified networks.

• Policy Tuning & Enforcement:

  • Oversee the phased transition of security policies from "Monitoring" mode to "Blocking" mode, analyzing false positives and tuning classifiers (Regex, Keyword Dictionaries, Trainable Classifiers) to minimize mission disruption.

• Endpoint Protection:

  • Collaborate with the Trellix engineering team to ensure that data tags applied by Purview/DRM tools are correctly recognized and enforced by endpoint DLP agents on workstations.

• Cross-Domain Support:

  • Assist in the manual "sneaker-net" transfer of policy updates and classification patterns to the air-gapped Top Secret environment, ensuring configuration consistency across all networks.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Must hold a current Top Secret clearance and be SCI eligible.

• Education: MA/MS Degree. A Senior labor category typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently. A Senior labor category may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field acceptable with additional experience (Master’s preferred).

• 10 years of experience implementing and enforcing data protection in DoD organizations. Additional years of experience may be used in place of Education requirement.

• Microsoft Purview Expertise: Significant (3 years) hands-on experience configuring Microsoft Information Protection (MIP), Sensitivity Labels, and DLP policies in a large enterprise or DoD environment.

• DRM/Encryption Experience: Proven experience implementing and managing enterprise encryption and Rights Management tools such as Virtru, Kiteworks, or Seclore, particularly in on-premise or hybrid configurations.

• Data Classification: Strong understanding of data classification methodologies, including the creation of custom sensitive info types (SITs) using Regex and Exact Data Match (EDM).

• Technical Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues related to encryption key management, policy propagation, and agent conflicts.

• DoD 8140 Compliance.

• DoDM 8570 IAT II certification (e.g. CompTIA Security ) or higher.

Desired: 

• DoD 8570 Compliance: Meet IAT Level III and IASAE II requirements

• Microsoft Information Protection Administrator (SC-400) certification.

• Virtru Certified Professional or Kiteworks Administrator Certification.

• Experience with Trellix DLP (formerly McAfee) endpoint products.

• Knowledge of NetApp BlueXP or BigID for data discovery.

• Prior experience supporting USSOCOM or working on SIPRNet/JWICS systems.

• Familiarity with DoD Data Strategy and CUI handling requirements.

• Strong communication skills with ability to brief senior leadership and interface with stakeholders.

• Ability to lead teams in complex, multi-vendor environments.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

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CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Salary : $99,800 - $219,600