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ExperianSenior Data Protection Engineer
Experian seeks a Senior Data Protection Engineer for a full-time, on-site position based in Hyderabad. The professional chosen for this role will report to a Director…
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Experian seeks a Senior Data Protection Engineer for a full-time, on-site position based in Hyderabad. The professional chosen for this role will report to a Director and focus on designing, managing, and operating data protection infrastructure. The work involves implementing encryption, tokenization, key management, Public Key Infrastructure, certificate administration, and cryptographic services leveraging AWS cloud platforms, Thales CipherTrust, and Luna HSMs. This role suits an information security professional who has…
Job Description
Experian seeks a Senior Data Protection Engineer for a full-time, on-site position based in Hyderabad. The professional chosen for this role will report to a Director and focus on designing, managing, and operating data protection infrastructure. The work involves implementing encryption, tokenization, key management, Public Key Infrastructure, certificate administration, and cryptographic services leveraging AWS cloud platforms, Thales CipherTrust, and Luna HSMs.
This role suits an information security professional who has extensive experience supporting enterprise databases and applications. The individual will collaborate with database and application teams to integrate key management and encryption solutions, execute security assessments, and maintain compliance with data protection standards. Additionally, the engineer will participate in rotational on-call support, contribute to infrastructure roadmaps, assist with security audits, and drive continuous improvement through automation, system upgrades, and enhanced security controls.
Experian operates as an equal opportunity employer with a corporate culture focused on diversity, employee wellbeing, and professional development. The company provides a work environment that supports family wellbeing, paid time off, and enhanced medical coverage.
Responsibilities
- Design and manage data protection solutions such as encryption, tokenization, key management, PKI, certificate management, and cryptographic services using AWS cloud platforms, Thales CipherTrust, and Luna HSMs
- Support daily data protection operations including encryption onboarding, platform upgrades, infrastructure maintenance, health checks, troubleshooting, and PKI administration
- Collaborate with application and database teams to integrate encryption and key management solutions, execute security assessments, and guarantee compliance with data protection standards
- Drive continuous improvements through system upgrades, process optimization, automation, and enhanced security controls
- Contribute to security audits, policy monitoring and reviews, the data protection roadmap, and rotational on-call support
Requirements
- Bring 13 or more years of experience in information security engineering or related security domains
- Possess hands-on experience supporting enterprise applications and databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, or Teradata
- Demonstrate hands-on expertise in encryption and key management technologies including Thales CipherTrust, Thales HSM, AWS CloudHSM, or comparable cloud and on-premises solutions
- Have experience designing and implementing automation solutions with engineering teams to secure data and manage encryption lifecycles
- Integrate encryption platforms with monitoring tools like Splunk, Grafana, and Prometheus
Qualifications
- Possess an understanding of PKI and certificate management
- Demonstrate automation and scripting skills aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening security controls, and supporting large-scale data protection environments
Core Skills
Benefits
- Enhanced medical benefits
- Family well-being benefits
- Paid time off
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and work setting for the Senior Data Protection Engineer?
The position is located in Hyderabad and is on-site.
What is the employment type for this role?
The position is full-time.
Who does the Senior Data Protection Engineer report to?
The role reports to a Director.
What are the experience requirements for applicants?
Applicants must bring 13+ years of experience in information security engineering or related security domains, including experience supporting enterprise databases and applications.
Is salary information provided in the job posting?
No, the posting does not specify salary details.
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