Cybersecurity End User Data Protection Lead

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Information Technology

Job Profile

Cybersecurity Lead Engineer

Management Level

Manager - Non People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $119,600.00 - $199,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Cox Automotive seeking a highly experienced cybersecurity engineer to lead our End User Data Protection initiatives. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing strategies that protect sensitive data accessed and used by end users across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in identity and access management (IAM), data loss prevention (DLP), secure authentication, and regulatory compliance. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that data protection measures align with business needs while maintaining a frictionless user experience. 

Key success factors include: 

• Proven ability to architect and implement scalable data protection solutions across diverse platforms and user environments.
• Deep understanding of IAM technologies, authentication protocols, and secure access controls.
• Experience integrating data protection with enterprise identity platforms such as Okta, Azure AD, and Ping Identity.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, GLBA, HIPAA) and their impact on data protection strategies.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and business teams to drive adoption of secure practices.
• Experience in implementing adaptive authentication, conditional access, and passwordless technologies. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the development and execution of end-user data protection strategies across enterprise systems.
• Design and implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, and Kerberos.
• Participate in the deployment and management of DLP, encryption, and secure collaboration tools.
• Collaborate with IAM, DLP, and application teams to integrate data protection into identity workflows.
• Define and enforce policies for secure data access, handling, and sharing.
• Support audit, compliance, and risk management initiatives related to identity and data security. 
• Drive adoption of privacy-enhancing technologies and passwordless authentication solutions. 
• Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and best practices in data protection and IAM. 

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 18 years’ experience in a related field.
• Experience implementing and managing enterprise-grade DLP and encryption solutions, together with hands-on experience with IAM platforms and authentication protocols  
• Ability to clearly articulate the objective of specific cybersecurity policies and procedures to technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Excellent customer service skills, writing, and executive presentation skills. 
• Ability to develop