About Formula5
At Formula5, we’re a Microsoft Partner with a focus on Security, Identity, and Data and AI. We help our build secure, scalable, and modern identity solutions that combine technology, security, and trust. We believe in people-first collaboration, clear communication, and excellence in everything we do.
Now, we’re expanding our team with an experienced Data Protection Engineer who will help shape secure, modern, and compliant data protection solutions for enterprise environments.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Data Protection Engineer who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced data security capabilities across Microsoft 365 and cloud environments. You’ll work on encryption, key management, DLP, and integrating protection controls into Microsoft 365 and Copilot to support secure B2B collaboration.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about cloud security, sensitive data protection, and building strong safeguards for modern AI-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Data Protection Architects, M365 Security teams, Data Governance groups, and business stakeholders to align on strategy, requirements, and emerging trends.
- Provide technical guidance for the design and deployment of cloud security and data protection capabilities.
- Act as an escalation point for complex architectural decisions related to data protection across multiple platforms.
- Design and implement data protection mechanisms including encryption in transit and at rest, HSM, cloud KMS, DLP, and cloud compliance.
- Contribute to internal security and infrastructure communities to strengthen shared knowledge and best practices.
- Support the development of the enterprise cloud security roadmap and ensure alignment with broader security objectives.
What We’re Looking For
- Expert level experience with Microsoft Data Protection solutions.
- Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 Security and Microsoft Purview Information Protection.
- Hands on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
- Experience with enterprise grade security capabilities: encryption, HSM, KMS, DLP, key management.
- Experience with CI/CD tools and version control (such as Git).
- Ability to script or code using Python, C Sharp, PowerShell, or Azure CLI.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Business, Risk Management, Finance, Statistics, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, industry standards, and best practices.
- Experience with data models, architectures, and data quality tooling.
- Demonstrated leadership in implementing data protection at enterprise scale.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to simplify technical insights for senior stakeholders.
- Proactive approach with creative thinking to solve complex challenges.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage work in a fast paced environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience in Information Security, preferably in a regulated environment.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC.
What We Offer
- Full-time remote work.
- International projects with top-tier clients.
- Supportive, people-first culture.
- Learning opportunities and certifications covered by the company.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and skills.
Why Join Formula5
We’re not just another Microsoft Partner.
We build relationships based on trust, expertise, and growth - both for our clients and our people.
If you want to join a global, collaborative team and make a real impact in the identity space - we’d love to meet you.
