Data Security Engineer

Job description

Summary/Objective Paymentus is seeking a Data Security Engineer to join our Cyber Security team with a strong focus on Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). This role will be instrumental in implementing and scaling DSPM capabilities, while also helping mature and operationalize the DLP program across the organization. You will work across cloud and SaaS environments to ensure sensitive data is properly discovered, classified, monitored, and protected throughout its lifecycle. DLP Program Maturity & Operations: · Enhance and mature the organization’s DLP program, improving coverage, accuracy, and effectiveness. · Develop and fine-tune DLP policies to monitor and protect data in-use, in-transit, and at-rest. · Configure and optimize DLP tools to reduce false positives and improve detection fidelity. · Build and maintain incident response workflows for DLP alerts and data policy violations. · Partner with SOC and other teams to investigate and respond to data security incidents. · Define metrics, dashboards, and reporting to track DLP program effectiveness and maturity. DSPM Implementation & Data Visibility: · Lead or support the implementation of DS...