Data Security Engineer

Job Purpose and Impact

As a Data Security Engineer based in Bengaluru / Bangalore, India, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding enterprise, operational, and industrial data across various platforms. This includes cloud environments, business systems such as ERP, supply chain, and analytics, as well as connected manufacturing (OT) environments. Your responsibilities will involve implementing robust data security controls, actively monitoring risks, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role is integral to enabling secure digital transformation initiatives across our plants, supply chain operations, and corporate functions.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of data security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Configure and actively monitor Data Loss Prevention (DLP), encryption, and data classification solutions.
• Analyze data security controls to proactively prevent unauthorized access, data leakage, and misuse.
• Assist in maintaining comprehensive data security documentation, policies, and control frameworks.
• Contribute to security awareness programs, emphasizing data protection best practices for employees.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in data security, cybersecurity, information security, or closely related domains.
• Solid understanding of data protection principles and established information security frameworks.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Purview/M365 DLP/Defender for Cloud Apps, or a comparable Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) or Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) tool is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with:
• Core privacy and security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, and basic GDPR principles.
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM) concepts.
• Encryption technologies.
• Cloud security fundamentals across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• A good grasp of broader security concepts.
• Experience utilizing cloud-native security tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, AWS Macie, Azure Information Protection).
• Exposure to data governance and data lifecycle management principles.