Overview
Remote
On Site
140-160K
Contract - W2
Skills
Analytics
Regulatory Compliance
Data Collection
Legal
HIPAA
Data Extraction
Management
Access Control
Risk Assessment
Data Flow
Testing
Computer Science
Information Systems
FOCUS
Web Security
Storage
Web Analytics
Security Policy
HTTP
Firewall
WAF
JavaScript
Python
Auditing
Scripting
Network
TLS
SSL
Encryption
Collaboration
Cyber Security
Web Applications
Certified Ethical Hacker
Privacy
Web Browsers
Marketing
Digital Marketing
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Job Details
Job Summary
The Cybersecurity organization is looking for a Client Site Cybersecurity Defense Engineer focused on online tracking technology. This person will be responsible for securing and defending client systems that utilize or manage online tracking tools, including analytics platforms, cookies, web beacons, and user behavior tracking technologies to facilitate compliance with various legal regimes including HIPAA, omnibus state privacy laws, and others. This engineer will ensure that the client s digital footprint, user data, and tracking infrastructures are protected against unauthorized access, data leakage, tampering, and cyber threats. They will provide expertise in privacy compliance and implement defensive measures to safeguard tracking operations and maintain trust with end-users.
Key Responsibilities:
oMonitor, analyze, and defend online tracking systems, including tag management systems, and tracking scripts against cyber threats and exploitation.
oIdentify vulnerabilities and risks associated with third-party trackers, cookies, pixel tags, and data collection mechanisms.
oCollaborate with development, marketing, and legal teams to ensure tracking technologies comply with privacy regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and ePrivacy Directive.
oDetect and respond to threats targeting tracking infrastructure, including data interception, injection attacks, and unauthorized data extraction.
oConfigure and manage tools for tracking data encryption, integrity checks, and access controls.
oPerform risk assessments on new tracking technologies and recommend secure implementation best practices.
oConduct audits of tracking scripts and associated data flows to detect anomalies or malicious manipulations.
oDocument incidents, maintain security logs, and prepare reports highlighting tracking system vulnerabilities and remediation progress.
oEducate client teams on secure tracking practices and potential cyber risks related to online behavioral data.
oProvide guidance and technical expertise during development and testing of applications.
Preferred Requirements:
oBachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
oMinimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on web security, online tracking, or digital privacy.
oStrong knowledge of online tracking technologies (cookies, local storage, pixel tags), web analytics platforms, and associated security concerns.
oExperience with security tools relevant to web environments, including Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP security headers, web application firewalls (WAF), and browser security models.
oUnderstanding of privacy laws and frameworks (GDPR, CCPA) and their impact on tracking technology.
oProficiency in scripting languages (JavaScript, Python) for auditing and monitoring tracking scripts.
oFamiliarity with network traffic analysis, TLS/SSL, and encryption methods for securing data in transit.
oAbility to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex cybersecurity risks in non-technical terms.
Preferred Attributes:
oCertifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) , or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
oExperience with privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) and data anonymization techniques.
oFamiliarity with browser security models, SameSite cookie policies, and anti-tracking browser features.
oPrior experience working within marketing technology (MarTech) environments or digital advertising ecosystems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills tailored to web-based attack vectors
The Cybersecurity organization is looking for a Client Site Cybersecurity Defense Engineer focused on online tracking technology. This person will be responsible for securing and defending client systems that utilize or manage online tracking tools, including analytics platforms, cookies, web beacons, and user behavior tracking technologies to facilitate compliance with various legal regimes including HIPAA, omnibus state privacy laws, and others. This engineer will ensure that the client s digital footprint, user data, and tracking infrastructures are protected against unauthorized access, data leakage, tampering, and cyber threats. They will provide expertise in privacy compliance and implement defensive measures to safeguard tracking operations and maintain trust with end-users.
Key Responsibilities:
oMonitor, analyze, and defend online tracking systems, including tag management systems, and tracking scripts against cyber threats and exploitation.
oIdentify vulnerabilities and risks associated with third-party trackers, cookies, pixel tags, and data collection mechanisms.
oCollaborate with development, marketing, and legal teams to ensure tracking technologies comply with privacy regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and ePrivacy Directive.
oDetect and respond to threats targeting tracking infrastructure, including data interception, injection attacks, and unauthorized data extraction.
oConfigure and manage tools for tracking data encryption, integrity checks, and access controls.
oPerform risk assessments on new tracking technologies and recommend secure implementation best practices.
oConduct audits of tracking scripts and associated data flows to detect anomalies or malicious manipulations.
oDocument incidents, maintain security logs, and prepare reports highlighting tracking system vulnerabilities and remediation progress.
oEducate client teams on secure tracking practices and potential cyber risks related to online behavioral data.
oProvide guidance and technical expertise during development and testing of applications.
Preferred Requirements:
oBachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
oMinimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on web security, online tracking, or digital privacy.
oStrong knowledge of online tracking technologies (cookies, local storage, pixel tags), web analytics platforms, and associated security concerns.
oExperience with security tools relevant to web environments, including Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP security headers, web application firewalls (WAF), and browser security models.
oUnderstanding of privacy laws and frameworks (GDPR, CCPA) and their impact on tracking technology.
oProficiency in scripting languages (JavaScript, Python) for auditing and monitoring tracking scripts.
oFamiliarity with network traffic analysis, TLS/SSL, and encryption methods for securing data in transit.
oAbility to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex cybersecurity risks in non-technical terms.
Preferred Attributes:
oCertifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) , or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
oExperience with privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) and data anonymization techniques.
oFamiliarity with browser security models, SameSite cookie policies, and anti-tracking browser features.
oPrior experience working within marketing technology (MarTech) environments or digital advertising ecosystems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills tailored to web-based attack vectors
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