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Data Security Engineer

Palmer Group
Des Moines, IA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026

Job Details

We are seeking a Data Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain technical data protection solutions to safeguard sensitive information across an enterprise. This role involves collaborating with IT teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to identify risks, enforce data-handling policies, and ensure regulatory alignment. Apply today to learn more!

Work mode:

  • Open to on-site, hybrid, and remote

What you will do:

  • Design, configure, and maintain data security solutions across endpoints, email, cloud, and network environments; develop and continuously improve policies based on business needs and regulatory requirements
  • Integrate DLP with other security platforms, monitor and optimize technical components by tuning rules to reduce false positives, and manage exceptions
  • Drive change management and adoption of data protection initiatives; collaborate with security, IT, and business teams to understand data flows and align controls with organizational needs

What you will need to be successful:

  • 5 years of hands-on experience in data security engineering with demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MIP labels, Purview DLP), enterprise DLP administration, and integration with other security platforms
  • 7 years of information security experience with 2 years in a senior-level engineering role
  • Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills with the ability to lead technical projects and collaborate in global environments
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