Senior Cyber Defense Engineer Data Protection

CME Group

Actively hiring
Chicago - 20 S. Wacker, US Posted 14 days ago $119,900–$199,800 / year
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TL;DR

As a Senior Cyber Defense Engineer, you will join a critical team responsible for safeguarding sensitive information by architecting and operating advanced security controls across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments. Your daily tasks include designing scalable Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solutions, leading automated data classification strategies using machine learning, securing emerging technologies like Generative AI, integrating ecosystems with Identity, CASB, SSE, and SIEM platforms, and analyzing security incidents to minimize false positives. The role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity engineering, particularly in DLP and data classification, familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as PCI and NIST, and proficiency in Python or PowerShell for automation. Preferred candidates hold certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CCSP and have a background in Cybersecurity or Computer Engineering.

Skills

DLP DSPM GCP Azure Python PowerShell PCI NIST CI/CD Kubernetes Terraform AWS SIEM CASB SSE Generative AI LLM Identity Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Design and deploy scalable DLP and DSPM solutions across various environments.
  • Lead automated data classification strategies using content inspection and machine learning.
  • Define and operationalize security controls for Generative AI and LLM platforms.
  • Integrate data controls with Identity, CASB, SSE, and SIEM platforms to build resilient architectures.
  • Investigate data security incidents and refine detection logic to minimize false positives.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience with at least 3 years in DLP and data classification.
  • Proven ability to secure hybrid environments and integrate security controls across diverse ecosystems.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (PCI, NIST) and emerging AI security risks.
  • Experience with DSPM tools, CASB/SSE platforms, and automation via Python or PowerShell.
  • Possession of professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP.

Market check

Salary context

This $119,900–$199,800 range sits above 49% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$113,400–$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$138,562–$186,545

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About CME Group

CME Group operates the world''s largest financial derivatives marketplace, offering futures and options products across interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products, and metals. Industry: Financial Exchanges & Derivatives

CME Group currently has 11 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,050–$195,050 across 10 roles with salary data.

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