Data Security Engineer - Remote / Telecommute

We are looking for Data Security Engineer - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Cary, NC

Job Title: Data Security Engineer - Remote / Telecommute

Job Location: Cary, NC

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Requirement/Must Have:

• Bachelor s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Law, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong experience in data protection, privacy, or security, with hands-on experience in secured data protection and sensitivity labeling.
• Practical experience with Microsoft sensitivity labeling technologies (e.g., MS Purview) and endpoint/data protection tooling.
• Strong analytical skills and clear written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work across IAM, ServiceNow, Security Engineering, and EUS teams.
• Knowledge of regional data protection considerations relevant to the project.
• Commitment to confidentiality and adherence to NDAs.

Responsibilities:

• Review and update the existing SOW, roadmap, and detailed project plan; document and communicate any scope or schedule changes.
• Kick off and coordinate separation and transfer activities related to Microsoft sensitivity labeling and associated enforcement policies.
• Identify, copy, and catalogue Safe Data Program artifacts (SOPs, knowledge articles, ITForMe content) required for NewCo operations.
• Work with IAM to create/configure Safe Data exception groups for USB, fileshare, and webmail use cases in NewCo.
• Coordinate with ServiceNow to replicate and automate exception intake (individual and bulk), and integrate the intake process with IAM workflows.
• Produce a Safe Data Exception inventory that identifies in-scope users and maps migration needs for USB, fileshare, and webmail exceptions.
• Collaborate with Security Engineering and End User Services (EUS) to define the recommended methodology for configuring and migrating Microsoft sensitivity labels and enforcement policies (subject to Microsoft technical decisions).
• Deliver detailed project artifacts: workstream project plans, timelines, storyboards, step-by-step runbooks, FAQs, and training materials for operational teams.
• Produce regular status reporting (monthly and quarterly), capture stakeholder feedback, and highlight milestones, risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Provide ongoing Data Security consultation and subject-matter expert support throughout the engagement.