What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Data Security Engineer position at Hewlett Packard Enterprise?
This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
Who We Are
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description
Principal Data Security Engineer
Are you ready to make an impact at one of the world’s leading tech companies? HPE’s Cybersecurity team is where you can do just that! We’re looking for a Principal Data Security Engineer to join our security team. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of cybersecurity and ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking a leader to drive our strategy for safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing our defenses against data exfiltration risks. In this role, you will serve as a recognized expert in Data Security, applying innovative solutions to complex challenges while providing technical leadership on high-impact projects and programs. You will also play a key role in cross-functional initiatives, sharing your expertise through mentorship and knowledge exchange across the organization.
The Data Security Principal role will involve evaluating and selecting the appropriate DLP tools, configuring security policies, and ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure. You will provide expert guidance on best practices, risk mitigation strategies, and regulatory compliance requirements. Additionally, you will include continuously monitoring and refining the DLP solutions to address emerging security threats and training internal teams. Beyond DLP, you will also contribute to the development of data encryption strategies, identity and access management (IAM) controls, and overall security architecture to safeguard sensitive information. You will work on incident response planning, vulnerability assessments, and identifying potential threats across the organization’s data landscape. Supporting regular audits, compliance reporting, and proactive risk management will also be key responsibilities of the role.
Role Responsibilities
Additional Skills
Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Bias, Business, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design Thinking, Development Methodologies, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Implementation Methodologies, Infrastructure Design, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity { 4 more}
What We Can Offer You
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let's Stay Connected
Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
#unitedstates
Job
Information Technology
Job Level
TCP_05
States with Pay Range Requirement
The expected salary/wage range for a U.S.-based hire filling this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. If this is a sales role, then the listed salary range reflects combined base salary and target-level sales compensation pay. If this is a non-sales role, then the listed salary range reflects base salary only. Variable incentives may also be offered. Information about employee benefits offered can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html.
USD Annual Salary: $117,500.00 - $270,000.00
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Who We Are
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description
Principal Data Security Engineer
Are you ready to make an impact at one of the world’s leading tech companies? HPE’s Cybersecurity team is where you can do just that! We’re looking for a Principal Data Security Engineer to join our security team. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of cybersecurity and ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking a leader to drive our strategy for safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing our defenses against data exfiltration risks. In this role, you will serve as a recognized expert in Data Security, applying innovative solutions to complex challenges while providing technical leadership on high-impact projects and programs. You will also play a key role in cross-functional initiatives, sharing your expertise through mentorship and knowledge exchange across the organization.
The Data Security Principal role will involve evaluating and selecting the appropriate DLP tools, configuring security policies, and ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure. You will provide expert guidance on best practices, risk mitigation strategies, and regulatory compliance requirements. Additionally, you will include continuously monitoring and refining the DLP solutions to address emerging security threats and training internal teams. Beyond DLP, you will also contribute to the development of data encryption strategies, identity and access management (IAM) controls, and overall security architecture to safeguard sensitive information. You will work on incident response planning, vulnerability assessments, and identifying potential threats across the organization’s data landscape. Supporting regular audits, compliance reporting, and proactive risk management will also be key responsibilities of the role.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide DLP initiatives across endpoints, email, cloud, and network channels.
- Collaborate with IT, Legal, Compliance, and Privacy teams to define data security policies and standards.
- Evaluate, design, and implement DLP solutions with a phased approach from Monitoring to Blocking.
- Integrate DLP across on-prem, SaaS, IaaS, and hybrid cloud environments in partnership with cloud security and IT teams.
- Leverage SIEM, SOAR, and UEBA tools to monitor, investigate, and respond to potential data security incidents.
- Automate DLP response workflows and fine-tune rules to minimize false positives.
- Develop and oversee playbooks and escalation paths for handling DLP alerts and insider threats.
- Support forensic investigations of data breaches and drive continuous improvements in detection and prevention.
- Conduct gap analyses to assess compliance with data protection regulations.
- Advise on data handling best practices and risk mitigation in collaboration with Legal and Privacy teams.
- Support audits and risk assessments related to data security, retention, and governance.
- Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering or related area of study preferred
- 8 years of experience in Cybersecurity including technical leadership experience in Data Security, DLP, or Insider Threat Management.
- Experience with data classification, encryption, and access control models.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and Insider Threat monitoring tools.
- Extensive understanding of Cyber and IT security risks, threats and prevention measures
- Strong knowledge of cloud security and SaaS data protection (e.g., M365, AWS, Google, CASB solutions).
- Deep understanding of data protection laws and regulatory compliance.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Expertise with DLP solutions
Additional Skills
Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Bias, Business, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design Thinking, Development Methodologies, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Implementation Methodologies, Infrastructure Design, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity { 4 more}
What We Can Offer You
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let's Stay Connected
Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
#unitedstates
Job
Information Technology
Job Level
TCP_05
States with Pay Range Requirement
The expected salary/wage range for a U.S.-based hire filling this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. If this is a sales role, then the listed salary range reflects combined base salary and target-level sales compensation pay. If this is a non-sales role, then the listed salary range reflects base salary only. Variable incentives may also be offered. Information about employee benefits offered can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html.
USD Annual Salary: $117,500.00 - $270,000.00
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Salary : $117,500 - $270,000
