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 a strong and productive working environment with key stakeholders and collaborate closely with other Cox entities’ cybersecurity teams to implement cybersecurity best practices.   Consultative nature to work through controversial or complex topics to employees, leaders, and/or senior leadership. Ability to evaluate risks and make recommendations based on impact and likelihood of the risk to the business. 

Required Technical Skills 

Deep understanding of IAM concepts: authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, RBAC, ABAC. Proficiency in authentication protocols: SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, Kerberos. Experience with IAM platforms: Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity, SailPoint. Implementation and management of MFA and passwordless solutions (e.g.YubiKey, Windows Hello). Strong knowledge of DLP, encryption, and secure file sharing technologies. Familiarity with identity federation and conditional access policies. Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks: ISO 27000, NIST, FFIEC. 

 

Preferred Technical Skills 

Experience with SCIM and user provisioning connectors. Deep understanding of federated authentication and cross-domain identity management. Experience deploying identity controls in Entra ID and cloud platforms. Knowledge of zero trust architecture and cloud security frameworks (e.g., AWS Well-Architected Framework). 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

Automotive industry experience. Big four consulting or Fortune 500 company experience. Relevant industry certification (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP, Azure, AWS, CISM, CISA). 

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.