Illinois Staffing
Engineer III (Data Security Analyst)
Illinois Staffing, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Engineer III (Data Security Analyst)
This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). Type: This is a full-time position. About the Team
College Board's Enterprise Security Engineering (ESE) team currently consists of 6 full-time staff and additional contractors. ESE is responsible for implementing and managing cutting-edge security solutions and tools. We protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data and endpoints across physical and cloud environments. We protect workloads and data in AWS and Azure, corporate networks, user endpoints around the country and data in SaaS and PaaS environments. We enable our developers and colleagues to deliver new, secure digital offerings that include the Digital SAT and AP exams. The work we perform supports the College Board's mission to connect students to college success and opportunity. College Board is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued, respected, and supported in their work. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success. About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about protecting sensitive information and ensuring data is used responsibly and securely? We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Engineer III (Data Security Analyst) to join our growing Enterprise Security Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional with a background in computer science or IT who is eager to develop foundational experience in data protection, regulatory compliance, and governance. Role Summary
As an Engineer III (Data Security Analyst), you will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating data-related risks across the organization. This role exists to safeguard information assets, support privacy and compliance goals, and strengthen resilience against internal and external threats. You'll work alongside experienced security analysts and cross-functional teams-including Legal, Privacy, Data Governance, Engineering, and Operations-to help ensure that security controls are aligned with both business priorities and regulatory frameworks. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has a few years of academic or entry-level experience in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or IT support, and who is excited to learn about security tooling, policy enforcement, and governance operations in a real-world enterprise environment. Data Security Governance and Control Implementation (60%)
Define, implement, and maintain data classification, handling, and access control policies and standards across cloud and on-prem environments, leveraging data analytics to ensure policies address current threats. Configure and tune DLP tools, DSPM, CASB, and cloud-native security controls to detect and prevent exfiltration of sensitive data or models, using statistical and machine learning techniques to optimize detection thresholds and reduce false positives. Map and inventory sensitive data using tools like BigID or Microsoft Information Protection (MIP), and support automated tagging to better inform security controls and data lifecycle management.
This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). Type: This is a full-time position. About the Team
College Board's Enterprise Security Engineering (ESE) team currently consists of 6 full-time staff and additional contractors. ESE is responsible for implementing and managing cutting-edge security solutions and tools. We protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data and endpoints across physical and cloud environments. We protect workloads and data in AWS and Azure, corporate networks, user endpoints around the country and data in SaaS and PaaS environments. We enable our developers and colleagues to deliver new, secure digital offerings that include the Digital SAT and AP exams. The work we perform supports the College Board's mission to connect students to college success and opportunity. College Board is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued, respected, and supported in their work. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success. About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about protecting sensitive information and ensuring data is used responsibly and securely? We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Engineer III (Data Security Analyst) to join our growing Enterprise Security Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional with a background in computer science or IT who is eager to develop foundational experience in data protection, regulatory compliance, and governance. Role Summary
As an Engineer III (Data Security Analyst), you will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating data-related risks across the organization. This role exists to safeguard information assets, support privacy and compliance goals, and strengthen resilience against internal and external threats. You'll work alongside experienced security analysts and cross-functional teams-including Legal, Privacy, Data Governance, Engineering, and Operations-to help ensure that security controls are aligned with both business priorities and regulatory frameworks. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has a few years of academic or entry-level experience in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or IT support, and who is excited to learn about security tooling, policy enforcement, and governance operations in a real-world enterprise environment. Data Security Governance and Control Implementation (60%)
Define, implement, and maintain data classification, handling, and access control policies and standards across cloud and on-prem environments, leveraging data analytics to ensure policies address current threats. Configure and tune DLP tools, DSPM, CASB, and cloud-native security controls to detect and prevent exfiltration of sensitive data or models, using statistical and machine learning techniques to optimize detection thresholds and reduce false positives. Map and inventory sensitive data using tools like BigID or Microsoft Information Protection (MIP), and support automated tagging to better inform security controls and data lifecycle management.