Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Cyber Security Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Palo Alto, CA is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

• The Data Protection Engineer will enhance cybersecurity posture by focusing on tactical data protection operations, automation, and tool development to safeguard sensitive information. This role will prioritize securing email systems, endpoints, and other critical platforms while driving proactive data protection strategies aligned with cybersecurity objectives.

  The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a passion for automation, and the ability to design and implement innovative solutions to protect sensitive data and applications in dynamic environments.

  Responsibilities:

  • Implement and maintain data protection tools ensuring optimal configuration and performance.
  • Develop and manage policies for data loss prevention (DLP) and detection, including scanning and identifying sensitive data across systems.
  • Monitor and respond to incidents related to data protection, providing "break glass" support to maintain security and availability.
  • Integrate and optimize data protection tools with other security platforms using APIs, custom scripting, and orchestration frameworks.
  • Conduct regular assessments of data protection controls to ensure alignment with evolving threats and organizational goals.
  • Conduct data discovery and classification initiatives, ensuring sensitive information is adequately protected.
  • Support implementation of context-aware access controls and ensure ongoing compliance with data security policies.
  • Work with cross functional stakeholders to understand the sensitivity of their data and how they can support the business to fulfill their Data Protection needs.
  • Collaborate with IT, Privacy, Legal, and Cybersecurity teams to align tactical data protection measures with broader security objectives.

What You Will Need:

Basics:

• Experience implementing and managing DLP tools and configuring data protection policies in corporate environments.
• Strong scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash) to automate data protection operations and enhance tool integrations.
• Proven ability to integrate security tools using RESTful APIs and customize workflows for scalable, tactical data protection.
• Familiarity with endpoint and email security principles, including hands-on experience with protection and monitoring platforms.
• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to automate and standardize security configurations.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git) for deploying and maintaining secure solutions.
• Salary range: 110k -150k annual. 

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.