Location: Bucharest, Romania

The people we all rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales.  Thales rely on its employees to invent the future: right here, right now.

Present in Romania for over 40 years, Thales is expanding its presence in the country by growing its Digital capabilities and by developing a Group Engineering Competence Centre (ECC). Operating from Bucharest, Thales delivers solutions in a number of core businesses, from ground transportation, space and defence, to security and aeronautics.
Several professional opportunities have arisen. If you are looking for the solidity of a Global Group that is at the forefront of innovation, but with the agility of a human structure that tailors to the personal development of its employees and allows opportunities for evolution in an international environment, then this is the place for you!

Job Title: Data Protection Engineer

Join our dynamic team at Thales as a Data Protection Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge security measures and ensuring the robustness of our data protection strategies. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in protecting sensitive information, supporting compliance requirements, and driving innovation in the realm of cybersecurity.

Role and Responsibilities:

Design and Implementation:

Develop and implement data protection strategies that ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data.Design and manage security systems and protocols to protect sensitive information.Carry out administrative acts on the platforms at the request of clients.Automate deployment and continuous integration processes.Install, configure and ensure the MCO/MCS of Ciphertrust Data Security Platform (CDSP) and Luna HSM solutions

Monitoring and Analysis:

Regularly monitor data protection systems and evaluate their effectiveness.Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis to identify potential security threats.Implement and oversee security audits to ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations.

Incident Response:

Participate in the resolution of production incidents and suggest improvements.Monitor systems and applications to ensure available and efficient service.Respond to and mitigate data breaches and other security incidents.Investigate security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and develop corrective action plans.

Development:

Develop, review, and update data protection policies and procedures.Ensure technological monitoring and test new features and version upgrades in a Lab environment.Deploy different use cases for encryption or encryption key management of the CDSP platform (CTE-LDT ; CTE-K8S ; CTE-COS ; CTE for HANA ; Confidential Computing ; Tokenisation ; CCKM avec Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Salesforce ; CAKM, KMIP;)

Collaboration:

Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security measures into the overall IT infrastructure.Work with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to data protection regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, etc.Ensure support to Bid Team

Documentation

Write technical documents and procedures

About you :

Skills:

Technical Skills:Proficiency in encryption technologies and data protection software.Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS.Knowledge of data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.).Experience with firewall and intrusion detection/prevention systems.Understanding of network security (VPN, TLS/SSL, etc.).Proficiency with cybersecurity tools and platforms (e.g., SIEM, DLP, IAM).

Soft Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication skills for coordinating with various departments.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of work.

Technologies:

Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems.Experience with CDI technologies (CTM, HSM)Experience with cloud data protection use case : CCKM, CAKM, KMIPFamiliarity with containerization and virtualization technologiesIdentity and Access Management (IAM) tools like Okta, Auth0.

Connect with Andreea Burcea, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-BA1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.

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