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Data Security Engineer

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Data Security Engineer The Opportunity: As a senior data security engineer on our team, you'll be ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Data Security Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage * 100% coverage ... The Data Security Engineer will be responsible for defining and enforcing the security posture of ...

As a key member of the global cybersecurity team, the Data Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the enterprise's data protection controls and platforms. This ...

Senior Data Security Engineer

Dallas, TX

$113K - $155K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As the first dedicated data security engineering role, this position provides handson technical leadership while simultaneously shaping architecture standards, maturity targets, and implementation ...

Senior Data Security Engineer

Dallas, TX

$113K - $155K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As the first dedicated data security engineering role, this position provides handson technical leadership while simultaneously shaping architecture standards, maturity targets, and implementation ...

Diverse Lynx is seeking a highly skilled Data Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise data protection and security solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in ...

Senior Data Security Engineer

Dallas, TX

$113K - $155K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As the first dedicated data security engineering role, this position provides hands‑on technical leadership while simultaneously shaping architecture standards, maturity targets, and implementation ...

As a key member of the global cybersecurity team, the Data Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the enterprise's data protection controls and platforms. This ...

As a key member of the global cybersecurity team, the Data Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the enterprise's data protection controls and platforms. This ...

Senior Data Security Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$113K - $155K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As the first dedicated data security engineering role, this position provides hands-on technical leadership while simultaneously shaping architecture standards, maturity targets, and implementation ...

Data Security Engineer

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Data Security Engineer The Opportunity: As a senior data engineer architect on our team, you'll be ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Data Security Engineer

Frisco, TX

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

As a Data Security Engineer, you design, implement, and enhance security controls that protect sensitive data across our enterprise. You work closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and ...

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How much do full time data security engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time data security engineer in the United States is $152,773.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $143,000.00 and $158,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Data Security Engineer vs Data Security Analyst?

AspectFull Time Data Security EngineerData Security Analyst
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISACompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISA
Work EnvironmentDesigning and implementing security measures, working with IT teamsMonitoring security systems, analyzing threats, reporting findings
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, finance, healthcare, governmentFinancial institutions, tech firms, consulting firms

Full Time Data Security Engineers focus on building and maintaining security infrastructure, while Data Security Analysts primarily monitor and analyze security threats. Both roles require similar certifications and are vital in protecting organizational data, but their daily tasks and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Data Security Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $152,773 per year, or $73.4 per hour.

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Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Position reports in Enterprise Data Services and is instrumental in architecting, implementing, and maintaining robust security configurations across our enterprise data platform, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our most valuable assets. This is a hybrid role requiring strong expertise in both Data Engineering principles and advanced Data Security architecture.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field or
    Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
  • Experience
    5 years of professional experience in Data Engineering, Information Security, or a combination of both, with a strong focus on securing large-scale data platforms.
JOB DUTIES
  • The Data Security Engineer will be responsible for defining and enforcing the security posture of our data ecosystem, while also contributing to core data platform architecture.
  • Security Architecture & Implementation: Design, implement, and manage advanced security configurations for the data platform, focusing specifically on tools like Azure Purview for data governance, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies, and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) across cloud environments.
  • IAM & Access Control: Expertly define, configure, and maintain Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) policies across data environments (e.g., data lakes, data warehouses, streaming platforms) to enforce the principle of least privilege.
  • Data Engineering & Pipeline Security: Collaborate with Data Engineering teams to embed security controls directly into data ingestion and processing pipelines, ensuring data is secured and compliant from source to consumption.
  • Protocol Establishment: Establish and maintain comprehensive safety protocols and controls to protect all data collected, processed, and used by the organization throughout its entire lifecycle.
  • Compliance and Governance: Ensure the strict compliance of data security policies, processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the day-to-day management and operation of the data platform.
  • Security Assessment and Optimization: Continually assess the effectiveness of existing security measures, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend necessary updates, renewals, or new opportunities for improving the security landscape.
  • Secure Data Transfer: Implement mechanisms to avoid unsafe data transmission. Design and manage confidential data transfers, ensuring they are protected using robust methods like firewall protection and encryption.
  • Vulnerability Testing: Plan, execute, and analyze results from regular penetration testing and vulnerability scanning on the data systems to proactively identify and remediate weaknesses.
  • Incident Response & Forensics: Participate in the data security incident response process, specifically by compiling post-breach information and data for comprehensive forensic analysis and reporting.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.