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Team Lead, Data Security – Northeast Region

Security EngineerSecurity EngineerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 201-500H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Connecticut + 7 moreAll locations: Connecticut | Maine | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New York | Massachusetts | Rhode Island | Vermont

Posted

74 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglishAnsiblePythonTerraform

Job Description

Team Lead, Data Security – Northeast Region

GuidePoint Security

• Act as the primary technical lead on client data security engagements, overseeing design, delivery, and implementation of strategic data protection solutions. • Collaborate with customer stakeholders to assess current data protection posture and develop tailored data security strategies aligned to business, compliance, and transformation goals. • Design and document enterprise data security architectures including data discovery, classification, encryption, tokenization, and access control across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. • Lead assessments and integrations of data security platforms such as DLP, DSPM, CASB, and insider risk management tools across client environments. • Provide technical oversight for solution deployments, policy configurations, and integration of security tooling into existing client infrastructures. • Lead and mentor a team of consultants and engineers; assign tasks, review deliverables, and ensure technical excellence and consistency across engagements. • Act as a trusted advisor to customer executives and technical teams—educating on best practices, regulatory impacts, and emerging data protection technologies. • Research and recommend emerging tools, frameworks, and automation approaches to enhance client data security maturity and consulting methodologies.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years in information security, with 3+ years focused on data security or protection.
  • 3+ years in a client-facing consulting or technical lead capacity.
  • Proven experience developing and implementing data security strategies across complex enterprise environments.
  • Hands-on experience with leading data protection platforms (Proofpoint, Netskope, Cyera, Cyberhaven, BigID, Symantec DLP, Varonis, etc.) a plus
  • Strong understanding of encryption, key management (KMS/HSM), tokenization, data masking, and structured/unstructured data protection.
  • Experience with security automation, APIs, and integration (Python, PowerShell, Terraform, or Ansible) a plus.
  • Deep understanding of data governance and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST).
  • Exceptional client communication and presentation abilities.
  • Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities within consulting or project delivery teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and translate business outcomes into technical execution plans.

Benefits

  • Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
  • Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
  • 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
  • Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
  • Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
  • Pet Benefit Option

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