Data Security Remediation Lead

The Remediation Lead will drive the strategic and technical execution of the data security transformation, collaborating deeply with client stakeholders and data owners to define comprehensive remediation strategies and governance policies. In close partnership with the Project Architect, this role will identify solution requirements and direct the deployment, customization, and fine-tuning of BigID and Microsoft Purview to ensure the solution aligns with the specific nuances of the customer's environment. The Lead is responsible for developing project schedules, ensuring adherence to compliance standards, and managing the daily workload of a two-member engineering squad. Additionally, the will coordinate with vendor delivery support to facilitate knowledge transfer, ensuring the successful classification, labeling, and protection of Critical, Moderate, and Stale data assets across the M365 ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning, Governance, & Client Management (35%): Interface with stakeholders and data owners to define remediation strategies, validate governance policies, and translate business needs into technical requirements. Manage client expectations regarding scope, risk, and timelines.
• Team Leadership & Project Coordination (30%): Manage the daily workload of the engineering squad, develop and maintain project schedules, and coordinate activities between the client, engineering team, and vendor support
• Technical Architecture & Solution Oversight (20%): Collaborate with the Project Architect to ensure solution design meets compliance standards; review and approve technical configurations for BigID and Purview before deployment
• Reporting & Knowledge Transfer (15%): Produce executive status reports, document remediation outcomes, and facilitate training and knowledge transfer from the vendor to the internal engineering staff

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a relevant technical field + a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in network performance or security engineering, with 5 or more years of experience being highly desirable
• Possess one of the following: Security+ CE, CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, CND, CASP CE, CISSP, CSSLP, BigID Privacy, Security & Data Governance Professional, BigID Project Manager, Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400)
• Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with the non-technical stakeholders and data owners. Must be capable of translating complex security risks into clear business language and managing client expectations regarding remediation scope, impact, and timelines.
• Advanced Communication Skills (Oral & Written): Must be able to author clear governance policies, produce professional status reports, and deliver convincing presentations to client leadership regarding data risk and project progress
• Team Leadership & Project Coordination: Demonstrated experience leading technical teams (2+ engineers), including managing daily workflows, prioritizing tasks, and serving as the escalation point for technical blockers. Ability to coordinate effectively between the engineering squad, project architects, and vendor support
• Microsoft Purview & Compliance Mastery: Deeply, hands-on expertise in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal, specifically in defining and deploying Sensitivity Labels, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, and Auto-labeling logic for SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business
• Data Discovery & Classification Proficiency: Proven experience with enterprise data discovery platforms (specifically BigID or similar tools), including scanner configuration, classification tuning, confidence scoring, and integrating findings with enforcement tools
• Data Governance & Strategy Development: Ability to translate regulatory requirements and business needs into actionable data governance policies, technical remediation strategies, and defensible deletion (ROT) workflows

Desired Skills

• 5+ years of experience
• Certifications:
  • Active Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400) is highly preferred. Alternatively, proven experience specifically with the SC-400 exam objectives would be accepted.
  • CISSP
  • BigID Privacy, Security, & Data Governance Professional
  • BigID Project Manager
• Understanding and experience with the NIST Special Publication [SP] 800-171
• Familiarity and understanding of the United States Executive Order [EO] 14117

About Us
For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients' toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ