Security Engineer III - Contract

TalentBurst, Inc.

Cupertino, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Amazon Web Services (AWS), CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Security, Contact Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Ecosystems, GitHub, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Metadata, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, PCI, PCI-DSS, Privacy Regulations, Process Improvement, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Software Patches, Splunk, Team Player, Time Management, Training Data Sets

LOCATION

Cupertino, CA

POSTED

1 day ago

Compliance & Privacy Engineer
Location : Cupertino, CA 95014 - Fully Onsite
Duration: 6 to12 months

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Compliance & Privacy Engineer to join our team. This role sits at the intersection of data governance, privacy engineering, and regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of our centralized data registry, enforcing data classification standards, and driving execution of compliance controls across multiple audit and assessment frameworks.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong organizational skills, technical aptitude, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities
Data Registry & Privacy Governance

Metadata Management: Input, update, and validate metadata for databases and data assets within a centralized data registry, ensuring all entries are current and accurate.
Data Classification & Tagging: Apply data tags and classifications (e.g., data type, sensitivity level, personal data indicators) in alignment with established privacy and data governance standards.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Review database documentation and collaborate closely with data owners, engineers, and privacy stakeholders to ensure accurate and comprehensive metadata capture.
Migration Support: Support migration activities by mapping existing metadata to new registry schemas and standards, ensuring continuity and compliance during transitions.
Quality Assurance: Perform regular quality checks to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy of tagged and classified data across the registry.

Compliance Monitoring & Execution

Compliance Controls Execution: Monitor, track, and execute compliance controls across all audits and assessments, ensuring timely completion and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Monthly Controls Management: Track and execute recurring monthly controls including but not limited to Splunk monitoring, GitHub access reviews, patching status verification, and baseline compliance checks.
Tooling & Platform Monitoring: Actively monitor compliance and governance tools (e.g., Compass, Verdad, Plato) for WPC (Worldwide Privacy & Compliance) operations, flagging issues and ensuring tool health.
Audit & Project Tracking: Monitor and track all scheduled tickets related to WPC audits and projects, ensuring milestones are met and blockers are escalated promptly.
Vulnerability & Patch Management: Monitor and track patching cycles, aging vulnerabilities, and vulnerability reports, coordinating remediation efforts with relevant engineering teams.
Training Compliance: Monitor and track PCI training completion across applicable teams, ensuring all personnel maintain required certifications and awareness.
Evidence Collection: Assist in collecting, organizing, and submitting evidence required for WPC audits, including but not limited to PCI, PCI PIN, APN, SOX etc assessments.
Documentation & Project Management: Maintain Confluence and Quip documentation spaces to track all internal compliance projects, issues, progress, and follow-ups. Serve as a project management point of contact for internal compliance initiatives, driving accountability and visibility.
Cloud Operations: Perform AWS routine operational tasks in support of compliance infrastructure and monitoring.

Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in compliance engineering, data governance, privacy engineering, or a related discipline.
Hands-on experience with data classification frameworks and metadata management in enterprise environments.
Familiarity with regulatory and audit frameworks such as PCI DSS, PCI PIN, SOX etc
Working knowledge of compliance and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, GitHub or similar).
Experience with AWS cloud services and routine cloud operations.
Strong documentation skills with proficiency in Confluence, Quip, or similar collaboration platforms.
Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to track multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Data Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and privacy-by-design principles.
Familiarity with vulnerability management tools and patching lifecycle processes.
Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, PCI QSA, CIPM/CIPP, or AWS certifications.
Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments with complex data ecosystems.
Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We Value
Attention to Detail Precision in data tagging, metadata validation, and audit evidence collection.
Collaboration Ability to work across engineering, privacy, and compliance teams seamlessly.
Accountability Ownership of compliance timelines, controls, and project deliverables.
Continuous Improvement A mindset geared toward optimizing processes, tools, and documentation.

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About the Company

TalentBurst, Inc.

For over 20 years, TalentBurst Inc. has been an award-winning provider of cutting-edge Workforce Management Solutions. With a strong commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape, we pioneer innovative approaches to talent acquisition. Our expertise spans Life Sciences, and Healthcare Staffing, Banking, Financial, IT, and Engineering, as well as Global Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), State, Local Government and Education (SLED), and IC validation/compliance services. Additionally, our division, TalentProcure, leads the industry with offerings such as High Hazard Payroll, Managed Services, and Vendor on Premise (VOP) solutions.

Due to our prioritization of excellent standards, we are Joint Commission Certified and are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the USA and Canada. Supporting over 130 Fortune 500 companies globally, we excel in navigating the landscape of talent acquisition. In a world of constant change, we embrace developing people-centric solutions that address the unique demands of our clients. Stay connected by visiting our website and following us on social media!

COMPANY SIZE

5,000 to 9,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2002

WEBSITE

http://www.talentburst.com/