Principal Engineer - Cybersecurity Data Protection at Toyota Research Institute

Plano, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Security Architecture, Unix/Linux Infrastructure, Varonis Data Security Platform, Data Governance, Risk Assessments, Data Classification, Loss Prevention, Data Security Best Practices, Log Analysis, Cloud Storage, Database Systems, Problem-Solving, Communication

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Overview Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us. Who we’re looking for Toyota is looking for team members who are passionate about technology and interested in joining a collaborative and highly motivated team as a Principal Engineer I – Cybersecurity Data Protection. #cyber The primary responsibility of this role is to provide expert-level security architecture guidance on securing our Unix/Linux infrastructure hosted in North American facilities and Cloud environments. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Cyber Tools Operations and Strategy (CTOS), the individual in this role will join the Core Cybersecurity Team to develop, deploy, and maintain advanced, enterprise-wide security solutions. What You'll Be Doing: Design, implement, and manage security solutions that protect sensitive information across our enterprise. Deploy, configure, and manage Varonis Data Security Platform components to monitor data access, detect anomalies, and enforce data governance policies – regardless of data storage location (on-premises or cloud). Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, compliance, and business teams to develop data protection policies. Write data classification and loss prevention rules to monitor, regulate, and alert on data exchange that violates policies and procedures. Report upon and remediate access control lists where there is excessive access to data. Write data classification and loss prevention rules to monitor, regulate, and alert on data exchange that violates policies and procedures. Provide training and guidance to stakeholders on data security best practices and Varonis platform usage. Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, data protection technologies, and industry standards. What You Bring: Extensive hands-on experience with the Varonis suite of products, including Data Security Platform, DatAdvantage, DataPrivilege, and related modules – both in the on-premises model and the SaaS model. Experience building, deploying, troubleshooting and maintaining Varonis collectors in a global environment with diverse data repositories. Proficiency in analyzing logs, alerts, and security events to identify and mitigate risks. Familiarity with common data storage technologies (NAS, SAN, cloud storage) and database systems. Added Bonus If You Have: Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Certifications: Varonis Core Technical Engineer, Varonis Certified Administrator, DatAdvantage, Varonis Certified Remediation Engineer, or other relevant Varonis certifications. What we'll bring: During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include: A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable) Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota, regardless of whether you contribute Paid holidays and paid time off Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA) Relocation Assistance (if applicable). Belonging at Toyota Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.

Responsibilities

The Principal Engineer will provide expert-level security architecture guidance on securing Unix/Linux infrastructure and develop, deploy, and maintain advanced security solutions. This role involves designing and managing security solutions to protect sensitive information across the enterprise.