Data Security Engineer

Sensoryeffects - Montvale, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Montvale, NJ

1,001-5,000 employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Data Security Engineer at Balchem Corporation is responsible for managing, monitoring, and implementing data security software across the enterprise. This role ensures data integrity and security while collaborating with various departments to establish a data classification system. The engineer will work closely with IT Infrastructure, Operations, and Security teams to maintain compliance with Balchem's security standards and respond to emerging threats. The position involves participation in project teams, assessing needs, and recommending IT solutions.

Responsibilities

• Recommend & assist in the implementation of data hardening technologies
• Managing numerous DLP platforms including Microsoft Azure DLP, Varonis, etc.
• Manage user data access permissions and data access requests
• Manage numerous platforms surrounding data security and integrity
• Develop, design and improve IT data security policies, procedures & processes across the enterprise
• Collaborate with other departments to identify sensitive data and apply proper security
• Implementation of major system changes and integrations following corporate change management policies
• Perform security access audits and develop/implement remediation plans
• Serve as liaison between staff and the technology department to resolve data security related issues
• Maintain and improve on the security access rights within file systems
• Review daily released Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures and assess against internal systems
• Follow all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience
• BS Degree within a Cyber Security related degree
• Extensive understanding of data classification and management
• Experience with Azure DLP (E5) platforms
• Preferable: Experience with Varonis
• Fundamental knowledge of SIEM platforms
• Forensic Cyber Security knowledge is preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Operating systems (Windows 11, Server 2019 / 2022)
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and abilities - particularly in the fashion of working with other department members on solutions
• Skills at organizing resources and establishing priorities

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Varonis
• Forensic Cyber Security knowledge