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Encode, Inc. · 6 days ago

Data Security Remediation Lead

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Encode, Inc. is focused on data security transformation and is seeking a Data Security Remediation Lead. The role involves driving the strategic and technical execution of a comprehensive data security initiative, collaborating with stakeholders to define remediation strategies and managing a team to ensure compliance and protection of data assets.

AppsMobile AppsSoftware

Growth Opportunities

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

Microsoft PurviewData DiscoveryData GovernanceSecurity CertificationsClient Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipAdvanced CommunicationProject Coordination

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