Senior Cyber Data Protection Engineer

About the Role

Employment Type: Full time

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. The Senior Cyber Data Protection Engineer develops and executes security controls, defenses and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal or external attacks or attempts to infiltrate company email, data, e-commerce and web-based systems. The Senior Cyber Data Protection Engineer work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct data risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks related to information assets in alignment with Humana's security policies and standards.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce enterprise-wide policies and standards for data security, supporting regulatory compliance and alignment with NIST frameworks.
• Lead efforts to ensure AI readiness (GenAI, Agentic AI, etc.) and AI Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), including risk analysis and implementation of secure practices for AI data handling.
• Drive modernization and acceleration of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies and processes, ensuring effective detection, response, and reporting of potential data loss incidents.
• Oversee secure data sharing practices, including the design, implementation, and monitoring of controls that enable business collaboration while protecting confidential information.
• Implement and optimize data classification, labeling, scanning, and tagging solutions to facilitate appropriate handling and protection of data according to its sensitivity.
• Manage and monitor data access controls and acceptable use practices, ensuring compliance with Humana’s Information Protection Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
• Identify and mitigate insider risk by developing and managing detection, investigation, and response processes in accordance with established policies and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure application and infrastructure design, cloud security, and ongoing compliance reviews.
• Use your skills to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience in cyber security, data protection, or related roles within enterprise environments.
• In-depth knowledge of data security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), DLP solutions, and cloud security principles.
• Experience with AI security practices and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong expertise in data classification, tagging, and access management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise policy development and compliance initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP, CISM, or related professional security certifications.
• Masters Degree in a Technical Field

Additional Information

Remote/WAH requirements:

• Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office.
• Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mbps download x 10mbps upload) is required.
• Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

$106,900 - $147,000 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan.