[Hiring] Cyber Data Protection Engineer @Humana

Role Description

Humana is seeking a Cyber Data Protection Engineer to support the day-to-day operation of enterprise Data Security and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls across multiple enforcement layers, including CASB, Data Classification, Email, Endpoint, and Web DLP. This role is highly operational in nature and focuses on:

• DLP detection analysis
• Request and control exception assessment
• Control validation
• Compliance support
• Ongoing support of data protection controls

The engineer will work closely with Security, Compliance, Legal, Privacy, and business teams to research and respond to Data Security inquiries received through centralized intake channels. This role plays a key part in maintaining the effectiveness, reliability, audit readiness, and continuous improvement of Humana's Data Security and DLP program while enabling secure business operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, or security operations roles within an enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting Data Loss Prevention (DLP) or information protection tools in an operational, alert-driven environment.
• Working knowledge of data classification, data handling, and information protection concepts.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA‑HITECH, PCI‑DSS, GLBA, etc., and security, compliance, and privacy frameworks such as NIST, SOC2, and HITRUST.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to assess risk and make sound operational decisions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and business teams.
• Experience supporting compliance activities such as control assessments, evidence collection, and audit response.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and improve process efficiency, including identifying operational gaps, reducing manual effort, and contributing to repeatable and scalable workflows.
• Experience developing, updating, and maintaining process and procedure documentation, including SOPs, runbooks, knowledge base articles, and operational guidance.
• Strong experience providing end-user assistance and support, including responding to inquiries, explaining security control behavior, and guiding users through data protection requirements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with enterprise DLP, Data Classification, and SIEM platforms such as:
• Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention and Information Protection
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
• Zscaler Data Loss Prevention and CASB
• CrowdStrike Falcon Data Protection
• ProofPoint DLP
• Symantec DLP
• Splunk
• Google Chronicle
• Azure Sentinel
• Cyera
• Netskope DLP
• Experience supporting regulated environments (healthcare, insurance, or financial services).
• Security-related certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CISM) or progress toward certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Many other opportunities

Additional Information

• Remote/WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office.
• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs 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: $89,000 - $121,400 per year
• This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based upon company and/or individual performance.