Data Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States; on-site. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Occasional travel of up to 10% is required.

Salary: $97,000–$181,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops and supports the WDP data platform and associated data tools.

What you will do

• Implement data protection measures, security controls, safeguards, encryption, and data loss prevention strategies.
• Manage user access, permissions, and data access control systems while monitoring for unauthorized access.
• Conduct security risk assessments and respond to data security incidents.
• Develop data classification, secure handling, and awareness training procedures.
• Review data integrations and sharing arrangements for security risks.
• Support compliance activities, audits, assessments, and documentation of data security controls.

Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
• 0–3 years of experience for Junior, 4–7 years for Journeyman, or 8+ years for Senior roles, with a bachelor's degree.
• Relevant certification required by level, including Security+, CCSP, Cloud+, GSEC, CISSP-ISSEP, CySA+, GCLD, GCSA, or GSNA.
• Professional proficiency in English and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Current authorization to work full-time in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Strong communication skills and a self-starter mindset.

Culture & Benefits

• Health care contributions covering medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement plan options including 401(k) and IRA with employer matching.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and an employee assistance program.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Office-based work with occasional exposure to loud environments and the ability to receive reasonable workplace accommodations.