Privacy Engineer II

WashU IT

. Configure, manage, operationalize, and optimize privacy tools and platforms .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,900 - $112,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in privacy operations, data protection programs, and compliance with data privacy regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and FERPA. Proficient in data mapping, DSAR, and DPIA processes, with strong analytical and communication skills to present findings to senior management.

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Data Privacy Regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, FERPA)Data MappingDSAR and DPIA ProcessesAdvanced SQL SkillsData Security Posture Management (DSPM)

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Hard Skills

Data MappingAdvanced SQL SkillsPrivacy OperationsData Protection ProgramsData DiscoveryData ClassificationPrivacy Safeguards EvaluationCompliance MeasurementRisk IdentificationAudit-Ready Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsStakeholder Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) ToolCloud Data EnvironmentsSaaS Platforms

Industry Keywords

Data Protection Impact AssessmentsPrivacy GuidelinesRegulatory ComplianceSensitive Data ClassificationIT Ticketing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Configure, manage, operationalize, and optimize privacy tools and platforms
Evaluate privacy safeguards to measure compliance with regulatory mandates
Partner with stakeholders to classify sensitive data, validate discovery results, report metrics, and recommend data protection improvements
Coordinate Data Protection Impact Assessments with the Chief Privacy Officer
Develop related privacy guidelines, processes, and training
Identify potential privacy risks and report them to the Chief Privacy Officer and Information Security Manager
Open and track tickets with various IT departments
Develop data mapping activities and support DSAR and DPIA processes
Develop, enhance, monitor, assess, and support privacy operations and data protection programs
Leverage the university’s Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) tool
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable presenting findings and recommendations to senior management
Systems management and documentation skills
Interest and ability to learn new technologies and processes
Knowledge of data search, discovery, classification, and data mapping methodologies
Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, FERPA) and ability to apply them practically to data inventories
Experience coordinating data mapping, DSAR and DPIA processes
Advanced SQL skills for querying and validating data source scans
Experience working with cloud data environments and SaaS platforms in a data discovery/classification context
Ability to develop and provide audit-ready reports and provide project updates to senior management
Experience with Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solutions
Relevant experience (3 years) preferred
B.S. - Bachelor of Science preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources for continued childcare needs and adult care
Tuition covered for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years