Data Protection Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) is seeking an experienced Data Protection Engineer to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-level data protection solutions. This role focuses on building and integrating security controls, automating workflows, and ensuring compliance alignment across hybrid environments. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver scalable and secure solutions.

LOCATION

• This role can sit 100% remote.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement enterprise data protection controls across structured and unstructured data.
• Deploy and configure data protection platforms and integrate with compliance/security solutions.
• Automate remediation workflows to address data protection gaps and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with appropriate teams to align technical controls with organizational policies.
• Demonstrate proactive learning and application of data protection best practices.
• Support lifecycle management and continuous optimization of data protection technologies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• 3+ years of experience engineering data security tools and protection controls.
• Strong foundation in security architecture, regulatory alignment, and storage-level protection controls.
• Knowledge of best practices for data protection and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud) storing unstructured data.
• Experience implementing systems, automation and integration solutions for security workflows.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years engineering in hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud) for structured/unstructured data.
• Solid understanding of data protection principles, security architecture, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to design scalable, automated solutions for hybrid environments.
• Strong ethics and commitment to safeguarding sensitive information.
• Expertise in implementing storage-level protection controls and integrating them with enterprise security frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Varonis and Microsoft Purview for data protection and compliance alignment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to evolving technologies and organizational needs.
• Demonstrated systems thinking ability to see interdependencies across processes, technologies, and policies to design holistic solutions.

This position has the potential to earn compensation in the range of $125,000 - $150,000 annually based on location and job-related factors such as skillset and experience. Actual rate may vary within the range provided, depending on a number of factors, including skillset, experience and location.  The base compensation is one component of the total rewards package offered to our employees, including optional health and welfare insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability); paid holidays, vacation, and sick time off; and matching 401(k) plan and matching employee stock purchase plan.