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The Data Security Engineer will focus on safeguarding enterprise, operational, and industrial data across cloud platforms, business systems (ERP, supply chain, analytics), and connected manufacturing environments (OT). The ideal candidate will help implement data security controls, monitor risks, and ensure compliance while enabling secure digital transformation across plants, supply chain operations, and corporate functions.
Key Accountabilities
- Assist in implementing and maintaining data security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Configure and monitor Data Loss Prevention (DLP), encryption, and data classification solutions.
- Monitor and analyze data security controls to prevent unauthorized access, data leakage, and misuse
- Assist in maintaining data security documentation, policies, and control frameworks.
- Contribute to security awareness initiatives focused on data protection best practices.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and skills:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Minimum requirement of 2 years in data security, cybersecurity, information security, or related roles.
- Understanding of data protection principles and information security frameworks.
- Hands-on exposure to Microsoft Purview/M365 DLP/Defender for Cloud Apps or a DSPM/CASB tool is ideal.
- Familiarity with:
- Core privacy/security frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2; NIST; GDPR basics)
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Encryption technologies
- Cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:
- Knowledge of security concepts
- Experience with cloud-native security tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, AWS Macie, Azure Information Protection).
- Exposure to data governance and data lifecycle management concepts.
What the Team is Saying
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Cargill Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) with immediate eligibility, a clear company match paid quarterly in company stock, and employer-funded retirement components (e.g., ESOP/ERA) offer strong long-term savings value. Vesting timelines are defined, supporting predictable planning.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO scales from 15 to 30 days with service and follows a clear June 1–May 31 plan year. Standard holidays and floating days further expand time away options.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests up to 6 weeks paid bonding leave and 4 weeks for family care, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000, and resources like Bright Horizons and Milk Stork provide meaningful support for families. Eligibility on a 12‑month cadence with FMLA‑style requirements increases practical usability.
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What We Do
We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials— from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to flooring. By providing customers with products that are vital for living, we help businesses grow, communities prosper and consumers live well in their daily lives.
Why Work With Us
The decision to join Cargill can open the door to a world of possibility. As part of our Digital, Technology & Data team, you’ll get to be part of a large and diverse group full of unique perspectives united by a common, higher purpose while building a rewarding career full of opportunity, growth and the satisfaction of knowing your work matters.
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