Jobs via Dice · 23 hours ago
Data Security Remediation Lead (DSRL)
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Hirekeyz, is seeking a Data Security Remediation Lead to drive a comprehensive data security transformation project focused on securing unstructured data across Microsoft 365 environments. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with data governance policies.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Interface with stakeholders and data owners to define remediation strategies, validate governance policies, and translate business needs into technical requirements. Manage client expectations regarding scope, risk, and timelines
Manage the daily workload of the engineering squad, develop and maintain project schedules, and coordinate activities between the client, engineering team, and vendor support
Collaborate with the Project Architect to ensure solution design meets compliance standards; review and approve technical configurations for BigID and Purview before deployment
Produce executive status reports, document remediation outcomes, and facilitate training and knowledge transfer from the vendor to the internal engineering staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a relevant technical field + a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in network performance or security engineering, with 5 or more years of experience being highly desirable
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with non-technical stakeholders and data owners. Must be capable of translating complex security risks into clear business language and managing client expectations regarding remediation scope, impact, and timelines
Superior verbal and written communication abilities are mandatory. The candidate must be able to author clear governance policies, produce professional status reports, and deliver convincing presentations to client leadership regarding data risk and project progress
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams (2+ engineers), including managing daily workflows, prioritizing tasks, and serving as the escalation point for technical blockers. Ability to coordinate effectively between the engineering squad, project architects, and vendor support
Deep, hands-on expertise in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal, specifically in defining and deploying Sensitivity Labels, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, and Auto-labeling logic for SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business
Proven experience with enterprise data discovery platforms (specifically BigID or similar tools), including scanner configuration, classification tuning, confidence scoring, and integrating findings with enforcement tools
Ability to translate regulatory requirements and business needs into actionable data governance policies, technical remediation strategies, and defensible deletion (ROT) workflows
Must have one of the following: Security + CE, CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, CND, CASP CE, CISSP, CSSLP, BigID Privacy, Security & Data Governance Professional, BigID Project Manager, Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400)
Preferred
5+ years of experience
Active Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400) is highly preferred. (Alternatively: Proven equivalent experience specifically with the SC-400 exam objectives)
CISSP
BigID Privacy, Security & Data Governance Professional
BigID Project Manager
Understanding and experience with NIST Special Publication [SP] 800-171
Familiarity and understanding of United States Executive Order [EO] 14117
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