Data Protection Engineer

Job Title: Data Protection Engineer

Company Name: Titan

Job Type: Regular/Permanent

Job Category: Digital

Department: Systems

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job Description:

Titan, a leading digital company, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Protection Engineer to join our Systems department in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. As a Data Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and protection of our company's data and information.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement data protection policies and procedures to safeguard company data

- Monitor and analyze data access and usage to identify potential security risks

- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate potential data breaches

- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in data protection and security

- Provide training and support to employees on data protection protocols and procedures

- Manage and maintain data backup and recovery systems

- Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans

- Investigate and respond to security incidents and breaches

- Participate in the development and implementation of new systems and technologies to enhance data protection

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in data protection or information security

- Strong knowledge of data protection laws and regulations

- Experience with data protection tools and technologies

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

- Ability to work independently and in a team environment

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM) are a plus

At Titan, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for growth and development.

If you are passionate about data protection and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Titan.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Understanding of data classification and handling principles (discovery, retention, destruction, archival).
• Capable of conceiving, documenting and implementing Policies and Procedures in accordance with ISMS controls related to Data Security and Management.
• Understanding of AI risks related to data protection and security.
• Strong understanding and demonstrated experience / capability in data privacy control implementations.
• Basic hands-on experience with DLP /MIP tools: Forcepoint DLP, Symantec/Broadcom DLP, or Microsoft Purview DLP/MIP.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) labels, policies, and scanners; ability to interpret label-driven DLP alerts.
• Working knowledge of incident lifecycle, ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, JIRA), and SLA adherence.
• Foundational understanding of data protection, privacy and compliance frameworks (e.g., DPDP GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, clear written and verbal communication.

Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to CASB/SWG/Email Security tools and cloud platforms (M365, GWS, AWS, Azure).
• Experience with report building (Excel/Power BI/Tableau) for MIS and trend analysis.
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-400/SC-900, OEM training/certifications - Microsoft Purview/ Forcepoint / Similar systems.
• Advanced level scripting capabilities (PowerShell/Python) for data handling or report automation.