Data Security Engineer II

Why this role matters: As Data Security Engineer II , you will play a key role in safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Beyond ONE s data. Your contributions will help shape our enterprise data protection strategy and privacy infrastructure, and ultimately the way we disrupt the digital services market through secure innovation. What success looks like: In your first year, you will lead enterprise-wide implementation of encryption, anonymization, and data masking solutions; establish compliance alignment with KSA CRF/PDPL and UAE Data Protection Law; and embed data privacy controls into Dev Sec Ops workflows to improve incident response and risk mitigation across environments. Why this is for you: If you're keen on solving the massive challenge of securing sensitive information across hybrid environments while aligning with fast-changing data protection laws, hit us up. We're looking for someone ready to tackle this challenge head-on and make an impact from day one. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Lead the design and implementation of robust data security solutions, ensuring sensitive data is protected across structured and unstructured datasets. Collaborate with data governance, compliance, engineering, and legal teams, driving alignment between business data usage and security controls. Manage enterprise encryption technologies, ensuring effective key management and data confidentiality at rest and in transit. Drive initiatives in data masking, anonymisation, and pseudonymisation to support regulatory compliance and secure data sharing. Deploy and operationalize Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Classification, and Rights Management tools, integrating them with business workflows. Conduct security assessments across cloud and on-prem environments to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies. Embed data security best practices into Dev Ops pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices. Respond to and investigate incidents related to data breaches or unauthorized access, ensuring rapid containment and learning. Perform regular audits and risk assessments related to sensitive data handling, storage, and transfer. Qualifications & Attributes We re seeking someone who embodies the following: Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience: 3 5 years of hands-on experience in information security with a focus on data protection and privacy. Demonstrated success implementing encryption, anonymisation, and masking solutions across large-scale data sets. Experience working with data protection regulations such as GDPR, KSA CRF/PDPL, or UAE Data Protection Law. Proven track record managing DLP tools, key management systems, and other data-centric security technologies. Exposure to hybrid data architectures in both cloud and on-premise environments Must-haves: Strong understanding of encryption protocols and key management systems (e.g., AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, Hashi Corp Vault). Experience with data protection platforms (e.g., Microsoft Purview, IBM Guardium, Protegrity, Voltage). Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, Power Shell, Bash) for automation and data discovery. Familiarity with IAM, RBAC, ABAC frameworks and security controls for modern data stacks like Snowflake, Databricks, Big Query. Understanding of Dev Sec Ops and integrating data security into CI/CD pipelines. Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP data protection capabilities. Nice-to-haves: Knowledge of network-level security for data protection (TLS, segmentation, firewalls). Certifications such as CISSP, CDPSE, CIPT, or CISM. Thrives in fast-paced and technically demanding environments. Possesses a strong sense of domain ownership and the ability to execute independently. Excels with Agile methodologies and Dev Sec Ops principles. Disclaimer: Naukrigulf.com is only a platform to bring jobseekers & employers together. Applicants are advised to research the bonafides of the prospective employer independently. We do NOT endorse any requests for money payments and strictly advice against sharing personal or bank related information. We also recommend you visit Security Advice for more information. If you suspect any fraud or malpractice, email us at #J-18808-Ljbffr