Data Protection Engineer

ASSYST is seeking a Data Protection Engineer to safeguard sensitive information (PII/PHI) across our enterprise in Baltimore, Maryland (Remote). 

This role will focus on defining policies, discovering data, and protecting it at rest, in transit, and in use through advanced Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage enterprise DLP solutions to prevent data leakage.
• Define and enforce policies aligned with compliance standards (HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Discover, classify, and monitor sensitive data across endpoints, networks, and cloud.
• Investigate and respond to DLP alerts and incidents.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and compliance teams to strengthen data protection.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in data protection, cybersecurity, or information security.
• Hands-on experience with DLP platforms (Microsoft Purview, Symantec, Forcepoint, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and cloud security.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CIPP, Security+.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law