Managing Engineer – Data Security Engineering

Allstate

. Build and lead a high-performing team accountable for engineering data security products and controls .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data security engineering, including DLP, data discovery, and access controls, while leading a high-performing team to deliver scalable technical solutions. Proficient in automation and policy-as-code workflows, ensuring continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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Data Protection ExpertiseTechnical LeadershipAutomation ProficiencyCloud Architecture KnowledgePolicy As Code Implementation

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Hard Skills

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Data Discovery and ClassificationInformation ProtectionData Access ControlsPython ScriptingPowerShell ScriptingTerraformREST APIsYAMLJSON

Soft Skills

MentoringInfluencing Technical DecisionsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PurviewSaaS PlatformsCASBSIEMSOAR

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceEnterprise Data ProtectionAutomated Delivery PipelinesEvent-Driven ArchitecturesControl Adoption

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead a high-performing team accountable for engineering data security products and controls
Set technical direction and drive execution across architecture, design, implementation, deployment, and production support
Provide hands-on technical leadership through code, solution design, key technical decisions, and critical implementation work
Guide engineering capabilities across DLP Policy, Data Intelligence, or Data Access, including policy automation, data discovery and classification, and access controls
Develop and advance policy-as-code workflows, reusable control patterns, detection logic, platform integrations, and automated testing and deployment
Automate control lifecycle activities, including validation, configuration drift detection, reporting, alert enrichment, and operational health checks
Own the reliability, effectiveness, adoption, and continuous improvement of the team’s products and controls
Translate complex data security requirements into scalable technical solutions and measurable outcomes
Serve as first-level manager for a team of engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software, data, or security engineering experience, including ownership of production systems and technical products
2+ years of experience leading engineers while remaining actively engaged in technical design, code reviews, and complex engineering work
Deep technical knowledge of data protection, including DLP, data discovery and classification, information protection, data access controls, and data governance
Comprehensive understanding of cloud, SaaS, CASB, and enterprise data protection architectures
Strong scripting and automation proficiency using Python, PowerShell, REST APIs, Terraform, YAML, JSON, or comparable technologies
Proven ability to build version-controlled security solutions using policy as code, automated delivery pipelines, APIs, and reusable components
Demonstrated success transforming manual, console-based administration into scalable, automated operating models
Background investigation required
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Familiarity with Microsoft Purview and other enterprise platforms supporting DLP, data discovery and classification, information protection, or data access governance
Knowledge of integrating data security capabilities with identity, cloud, SIEM, SOAR, workflow, and enterprise data platforms through APIs and event-driven architectures
Proven ability to influence technical decisions and drive adoption of secure patterns and engineering standards across product areas
Demonstrated success mentoring senior engineers and developing emerging technical leaders
Understanding of security and operational measures, such as control adoption, detection quality, reliability, and risk reduction, used to evaluate engineering outcomes and guide priorities
Dedicated, private workspace free from distractions when working from home
Reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse
Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs for employees eligible to work from home