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Data Privacy Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Staff Backend Engineer

Brentwood, TN · On-site

$180K - $210K/yr

... 360 Privacy, we build platforms that protect executives and organizations from digital risk. Our systems map identity, access, and exposure across people, systems, and data, and turn that into ...

Staff Backend Engineer

Brentwood, TN · Hybrid

$180K - $210K/yr

... 360 Privacy, we build platforms that protect executives and organizations from digital risk. Our systems map identity, access, and exposure across people, systems, and data, and turn that into ...

Senior Data Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$102K - $139K/yr

Redacts Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI) data to ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards. * Follows data security measures to ...

... 360 Privacy, we build platforms that protect executives and organizations from digital risk. Our systems map identity, access, and exposure across people, systems, and data, and turn that into ...

Staff Backend Engineer

Brentwood, TN · On-site

$180K - $210K/yr

... 360 Privacy, we build platforms that protect executives and organizations from digital risk. Our systems map identity, access, and exposure across people, systems, and data, and turn that into ...

... data privacy, and enterprise architecture standards. • Lead cross-functional collaboration among engineering, IT, marketing, and service teams to deliver integrated digital solutions. • Champion ...

HEALTH INFO PRIVACY SPEC

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$95K - $95K/yr

This position is responsible for helping to maintain the integrity of the health information data ... Evaluates privacy cases by completing HIPAA Risk Assessment to assess for Low Probability of ...

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How much do data privacy jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for data privacy in Tennessee is $57.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.52 and $73.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Data Privacy vs Data Security?

AspectData PrivacyData Security
FocusProtecting personal and sensitive information from misuse and ensuring compliance with privacy lawsSafeguarding data from unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats
CredentialsPrivacy certifications (e.g., CIPP, CIPM), knowledge of privacy lawsSecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM), technical security skills
Work EnvironmentLegal, compliance, and policy-driven roles within organizationsIT, cybersecurity teams, technical environments

Data Privacy focuses on protecting personal information and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations, while Data Security emphasizes technical measures to prevent unauthorized data access. Both roles are essential for comprehensive data protection but differ in their primary objectives and skill sets.

What is data privacy?

Data privacy refers to the protection of personal or sensitive information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. It involves implementing policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure that individuals’ data is collected, stored, and processed in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Data privacy professionals help organizations mitigate risks, maintain customer trust, and avoid legal penalties by ensuring proper handling of data. This field is especially important in industries that handle large volumes of personal information, such as healthcare, finance, and technology.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in data privacy roles?

Professionals in data privacy roles often encounter challenges such as keeping up with rapidly changing regulations, ensuring organization-wide compliance, and balancing data protection with business needs. They frequently collaborate with IT, legal, and business teams to develop and implement privacy policies, manage data subject requests, and respond to potential data breaches. Staying informed about new technologies and emerging threats is also essential, making continuous learning a key part of the role.

What is a data privacy job?

Data privacy jobs focus on helping a company manage and protect information. This has two primary focuses: company information and customer information. In these roles, you may study industry sources to evaluate potential risks, help ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and determine the best response to any violation of these rules. Data privacy jobs often involve using encryption to manage and store sensitive information, determining when or if to share information with others, and creating company policies to help ensure employees do not inadvertently violate privacy protection laws. Some industries—most notably healthcare—have additional data privacy requirements that you may be responsible for enforcing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a data privacy professional?

To thrive as a Data Privacy professional, you need strong knowledge of data protection laws (like GDPR and CCPA), risk assessment, and compliance best practices, often supported by a relevant degree or certifications such as CIPP or CIPM. Familiarity with privacy management tools, data classification systems, and legal research databases is typically required. Attention to detail, ethical judgment, and effective communication are key soft skills for managing sensitive information and educating stakeholders. These skills ensure organizations remain compliant, protect customer trust, and mitigate the risks of data breaches.
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Infographic showing various Data Privacy job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,964 per year, or $57.2 per hour.

AWS ETL Data Engineer - HYBRID

NTT DATA Services

Memphis, TN • Hybrid

$97K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


NTT Data rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 92 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

117th of 223 rated it services


Job description

Req ID: 382980 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a AWS ETL Data Engineer - HYBRID to join our team in Memphis, Tennessee (US-TN), United States (US).

We are seeking an experienced technical resource who could design, develop, support, and enhance enterprise data platforms while ensuring compliance with privacy and data governance requirements. The role combines data engineering, systems integration, analytics, solution design, and operational support.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Spark (Scala/Python), AWS Glue, AWS Lambda, and Shell scripting.
  • Build and support ETL/ELT processes across AWS platforms, including S3, Hive, Apache Iceberg, and Amazon Redshift.
  • Develop and maintain Redshift SQL/PLSQL code, stored procedures, and data-processing frameworks.
  • Perform query tuning, performance optimization, and data-sharing implementations.
  • Support ingestion and processing of structured and semi-structured data formats including JSON, CSV, XML, ORC, Parquet, and Avro.
  • Design, enhance, and support  solutions that provide a unified view of customer data across systems.
  • Integrate multiple data sources, applications, and business processes to support reporting, analytics, and customer engagement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with business and technical teams to define and implement scalable data solutions.
  • Manage and support Data Subject Requests (DSRs), including customer data erasure requests.
  • Work closely with the DPO team to ensure compliance with privacy regulations and internal policies.
  • Maintain and support the MicroStrategy Privacy Compliance module. (Very infrequent once in year or 2 years)
  • Contribute to data governance initiatives that improve data quality, consistency, and compliance.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot complex data issues using Redshift SQL, MySQL, Python/PySpark, Shell scripting, and Excel.
  • Investigate data mismatches, reporting issues, and business data anomalies.
  • Support business analysis related to customer tiers, loyalty programs, and email marketability.
  • Provide production support and root-cause analysis for critical data platform issues.

 

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

  • Participate in Customer 360, Privacy, Data Governance, and Phaedon initiatives.
  • Conduct code reviews and design reviews.
  • Provide cross-team technical support and problem resolution.
  • Research, design, and develop next-generation data capabilities and products.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for customer data platforms.

Primary Technologies

  • AWS: S3, EC2, Redshift (RA3/Serverless), S3 Tables, S3 Hive, AWS Glue, Lambda (Python), Kafka, Airflow, Apache Iceberg
  • Spark (Scala/Python)
  • Redshift SQL/PLSQL, MySQL
  • Data Modeling and Query Optimization 

Key Strengths

  • Strong ownership and accountability
  • Strong AWS Data Engineering stack awareness
  • Ability to bridge business and technical teams
  • Expertise across engineering, analytics, compliance, architecture, and operational support
  • Adaptability and willingness to take on diverse data-related challenges

Minimum Requirements:

  • 12+ years of experience in Data Warehouse / Big Data ecosystems.
  • 5+ years in a lead /SME  role 
  • 5+ years with AWS architecture and data engineering, including S3, EC2, Redshift (RA3/Serverless), S3 Tables, S3 Hive, AWS Glue, Lambda (Python), Kafka, Airflow, Apache Iceberg
  • 3+ years with Spark (Scala/Python)
  • 5+ years with SQL/PLSQL, MySQL
  • 5+ years strong understanding of:
  • Data architecture & dimensional modeling
  • ETL/ELT frameworks
  • Distributed data processing
  • Cloud data platforms
  • Data governance and security

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience managing large-scale enterprise data environments.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex data programs.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Experience in large enterprise or global delivery environments.
  • Exposure to data modernization and cloud transformation programs.
  • Certifications in cloud platforms or data engineering.
  • Experience in regulated industries (Hospitality, Finance, Healthcare, Telecom, etc.).

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $97,725 – 162,875. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. 

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.

NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.


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NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Plano, TX, US

Year founded

1967