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MassMutual

Data Protection Security Engineer

Hybrid

Springfield, United states

Junior

Full Time

23-10-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Python PowerShell SQL Incident Response Test Problem-solving Networking Organization Confluence Agile

Job Specifications

Data Cyber Security Engineer, Data Cyber Security Engineering team

Full-Time, Springfield MA, Boston MA office, or New York

The Opportunity

What Success Looks Like.

Support the creation of DLP policy for protecting sensitive data. This includes testing and assuring new policies, agent deployments, new functionality prior to implementation, revise currently deployed policies to reduce false positives and help manage exceptions.
Support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of data security and protection platforms according to business need. This includes but is not limited to developing and maintaining systems, across multiple hardware and software platforms in a hybrid environment
Be an active participant in the evolution from rules & policies to event driven DLP.

The Team

As the digital world grows, so does the need to keep all of MassMutual’s data secure. The Cyber Data Security Engineering team is on the forefront of how we keep all our data safe. As part of this team, you will help choose, architect, implement, and maintain the right DLP\CASB solutions to maximize the effectiveness of deployed applications ensuring MassMutual is protected.

As a Cyber Data Protection Engineer, you will have responsibility for providing security technology across multiple business areas. You will be expected to contribute to initiatives across our Enterprise Cyber Security organization and work on priority-driven items which change based on need.

In this role, as well as all roles within MassMutual, you will demonstrate accountability, agility, a dedication to be inclusive, a strong business acumen, and will show courage, even in the most difficult situations. We also highly value strong communication skills, a passion for learning, leadership traits, resilience, and self-awareness.

The Impact

Support the translation of business requirements, specifications, and generalized needs into cybersecurity requirements
Provide security control enhancements recommendations based on regulatory and best practice procedures
Provide support solving issues in modern virtualized, on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments
Work in collaborative team environment utilizing Agile development methodologies and principles, mentoring teammates, and learning cross functional skills to support a range of technologies as a product offering
Support incident response activities in any environment (production, test, development, etc.).
Create, update or otherwise assist with program guidance, performance, control, engineering, documentation in a collaborative tool environment Confluence
Front line for maintenance and helpdesk support
Support other related tasks as necessary

The Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree or equivalent cyber certification(s)
2+ years of related experience working in the IT industry

The Ideal Qualifications

Experience in financial services or consulting organizations preferred
CISSP, CISM or equivalent certification is a plus
Working knowledge of SQL and other Scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, etc.) a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

Regular collaboration with the Data Cyber Security Engineering team
Focused one-on-one time with your manager
Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits

MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

About the Company

Living mutual has always been at the core of our human existence, and it's the principle that's guided us since our founding in 1851. It's not a concept we invented, but one we champion for the simple reason that people take it for granted today. While the world would have us strive for independence, the truth is when we depend on one another, we aren't just more secure - life is happier and more fulfilling. So as we celebrate our new identity, we're reminding everyone that who we are stays the same. Learn more at: www.MassM... Know more