Sr. Technical Engineer, Information Security (Data Security & Encryption)

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We are seeking a skilled Sr. Technical Engineer to spearhead the development and implementation of our enterprise-wide data security program. This pivotal role will involve leading the discovery, design, and execution of comprehensive security strategies to safeguard our organization's sensitive data. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, hands-on experience in data security engineering, and a passion for staying ahead of emerging threats and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as a Sr. technical engineer for project teams throughout the implementation and maintenance of assigned information security solutions; defines and oversees the documentation of detailed standards (e.g., guidelines, processes, procedures)
• Support the discovery process to identify data security risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance requirements across the organization.
• Support the design and implementation of a robust data security program encompassing use case identification, customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK), and sensitive data protection mechanisms.
• Develop and implement data security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data security controls into existing systems, applications, and workflows.
• Design and implement security monitoring and incident response mechanisms to detect, respond to, and mitigate data security incidents in a timely manner.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal teams on data security best practices, encryption technologies, and secure development methodologies.
• Stay abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies in the field of data security, and recommend proactive measures to mitigate risks and enhance security posture.
• Participate in vendor evaluations and selection processes to procure security tools, technologies, and services that support the data security program.
• Assists the Information Security team in monitoring security systems, reviewing logs, and managing information security systems.
• Facilitates effective collaboration with other technology teams including Engineering to design and implement remediation solutions.
• Supports the technical evaluation of new security technologies that address both current and future needs based on emerging threats and industry trends.
• Keeps up to date with exploits relevant to the retail sales environment; researches possible preventative measures.
• Solves complex cross-functional architecture/design and business problems; solutions are extensible; works to simplify, optimize, remove bottlenecks, etc.
• Makes recommendations to Business and Technology leadership to ensure alignment of infrastructure applications and data with current and future security standards.
• Responds to escalated security issues for enterprise systems; facilitates advanced diagnosis and troubleshooting when necessary.
• Helps oversee the implementation of hardware and software changes into environments to ensure security requirements are met.
• Provides input into security breach response procedures; leads security breach response activities.
• Leads break/fix activities, escalating problems to senior management and/or vendors as appropriate.
• Completes custom enhancements of applications using secure coding techniques to reduce the threat of remote or local vulnerabilities.
• Evaluates complex application and hosting environments to identify potential weaknesses and provide remediation plans to reduce risk.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, CIS, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent work experience in a related field)
• 5 Years of experience in technology system support, software development, or a related field
• 2 Years of experience with information security applications and systems
• 2 Years of experience with Data Security and Encryption

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Computer Science, CIS, Business Administration, or related field
• 4 Years experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC)
• 1 Year of DevOps experience
• 3 Years of experience evaluating entire applications (Container, Infrastructure, host platform) to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• 3 Years of experience in the custom enhancement or development of applications using secure coding techniques to reduce the threat of remote or local vulnerabilities.
• Relevant information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, PCI ISA, CRISC, CISA, OSCP, GPen)
• Advanced understanding of information security practices and policies
• 5 Years of IT experience developing and implementing business systems within an organization.
• 5 Years of experience working with defect or incident-tracking software
• 5 Years of experience writing technical documentation in a software development environment
• 3 Years of experience working with an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework
• 3 Years of experience leading teams, with or without direct reports
• 5 Years experience working with source code control systems.
• Experience working with Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment tools.
• 5 Years of experience in systems analysis, including defining technical requirements and performing high level design for complex solutions
• Experience with Cloud technologies.

Where You’ll Be;

• Associates are required to relocate to the Charlotte region to foster collaboration and facilitate improved testing and support.
• Lowe’s supports a Flex Office concept where in-person work is required two days per week at the Charlotte Tech Hub
• Most business meetings are planned around the Eastern time zone.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.