Senior Data Security Engineer - Remote Position

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Data Security Engineer to join our team remotely. At Awin, data is central to everything we do, and protecting it is mission-critical. As a Senior Data Security Engineer (f/m/d), you will be responsible for building and operating Awin’s data security capability as a dedicated discipline.

What You'll Do

• Architect and implement Awin’s data security framework in partnership with the Security Architect.
• Build and operationalize the classification taxonomy, sensitivity tiers, and data handling standards that underpin all downstream DLP, DSPM, and AI governance controls.
• Support the implementation of Awin’s data classification program, including labeling policies and classification coverage across all data environments where sensitive data is processed or stored.
• Own the implementation of DLP policies that prevent sensitive data from being shared, exported, or transmitted in breach of Awin’s confidentiality risk appetite.
• Define policy architecture, alert thresholds, and enforcement logic.
• Work with Internal IT on deployment and tuning, maintaining audit-ready records of DLP events and enforcement actions.
• Operationalize data security posture management tooling to provide visibility and control over how sensitive data flows to AI tools and third-party services.
• Ensure that AI data governance controls are technically enforceable, supporting Awin’s AI risk appetite statements and the requirements of the AI governance framework.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in a dedicated, senior data security role, with a proven track record of designing and implementing data classification frameworks and DLP programs in complex, multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
• Hands-on experience with DLP policy architecture, implementation, and tuning across endpoint, network, and cloud channels.
• Solid understanding of cloud data environments — AWS, Azure, M365 — and working knowledge of CASB concepts.
• Experience engaging with data engineering, data architecture, or data governance teams.
• Exposure to security architecture processes and an understanding of how AI services handle and retain data.
• Working knowledge of GDPR obligations and how regulatory requirements translate into technical controls.
• Able to operate with a high degree of autonomy in ambiguous, evolving environments.
• Strong credibility with senior technical stakeholders and clear communication across audiences.

Nice to Have

• Some familiarity with Microsoft Purview DataShield policy orchestration across hybrid environments.

What We Offer

• Flexi-Week and Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible four-day work week at full pay.
• Remote Working Allowance: Monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs.
• Pension: Access to additional pension insurance for employees in Germany.
• Flexi-Office: International culture with hybrid/remote work possibilities.
• Development: Extensive training suite through Awin Academy.
• Appreciation: Peer-to-peer recognition program.