Data Security Remediation Lead Engineer (Remote)

Data Security Remediation Lead Engineer (Remote)

OASYS, INC., a Leading Edge Government contractor in Huntsville Alabama, is seeking applicants for a Data Security Remediation Lead Engineer.

Main Duties:

The Remediation Lead will drive the strategic and technical execution of the data security transformation, collaborating deeply with client stakeholders and data owners to define comprehensive remediation strategies and governance policies. In close partnership with the Project Architect, this role will identify solution requirements and direct the deployment, customization, and fine-tuning of BigID and Microsoft Purview to ensure the solution aligns with the specific nuances of the customer's environment. The Lead is responsible for developing project schedules, ensuring adherence to compliance standards, and managing the daily workload of a two-member engineering squad. Additionally, they will coordinate with vendor delivery support to facilitate knowledge transfer, ensuring the successful classification, labeling, and protection of Critical, Moderate, and Stale data assets across the M365 ecosystem.

Minimum Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a relevant technical field + a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in network performance or security engineering, with 5 or more years of experience being highly desirable.
• Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with non-technical stakeholders and data owners. Must be capable of translating complex security risks into clear business language and managing client expectations regarding remediation scope, impact, and timelines.
• Advanced Communication Skills (Oral & Written): Superior verbal and written communication abilities are mandatory. The candidate must be able to author clear governance policies, produce professional status reports, and deliver convincing presentations to client leadership regarding data risk and project progress.
• Team Leadership & Project Coordination: Demonstrated experience leading technical teams (2+ engineers), including managing daily workflows, prioritizing tasks, and serving as the escalation point for technical blockers. Ability to coordinate effectively between the engineering squad, project architects, and vendor support.
• Microsoft Purview & Compliance Mastery: Deep, hands-on expertise in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal, specifically in defining and deploying Sensitivity Labels, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, and Auto-labeling logic for SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business.
• Data Discovery & Classification Proficiency: Proven experience with enterprise data discovery platforms (specifically BigID or similar tools), including scanner configuration, classification tuning, confidence scoring, and integrating findings with enforcement tools.
• Data Governance & Strategy Development: Ability to translate regulatory requirements and business needs into actionable data governance policies, technical remediation strategies, and defensible deletion (ROT) workflows.
• Must have one of the following: Security + CE, CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, CND, CASP CE, CISSP, CSSLP, BigID Privacy, Security & Data Governance Professional, BigID Project Manager, Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400)

Nice to have Skills:

• 5+ years of experience
• Certifications:
  • Active Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400) is highly preferred. (Alternatively: Proven equivalent experience specifically with the SC-400 exam objectives)
  • CISSP
  • BigID Privacy, Security & Data Governance Professional
  • BigID Project Manager
• Understanding and experience with NIST Special Publication [SP] 800-171
• Familiarity and understanding of United States Executive Order [EO] 14117

Required Education: A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in a technical discipline (STEM, computer science, or computer engineering, etc.).

Eligibility: Only US citizens are eligible for this po