Corteva Agriscience’s Information Security team is seeking a seasoned professional to advance our Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program. As a Data Security Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain technical data protection solutions—primarily within Microsoft Purview—to safeguard sensitive information across a large-scale hybrid environment. This role involves close collaboration with IT teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to identify risks, enforce data handling policies, and ensure regulatory alignment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in data security engineering, a strong understanding of best practices, and a creative approach to identifying and closing gaps in data protection. You will play a key role in shaping the future of data security at Corteva and must be comfortable working across technical and project management domains.

The successful candidate may be located in Indianapolis, IN, Johnston, IA, or, for highly qualified individuals, remotely within the United States.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain DLP policies and labeling solutions across endpoints, email, cloud, and network environments using Microsoft Purview.
• Build out new and continuously improve current DLP policies based on customer feedback, business needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage configuration, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of DLP and data classification policies.
• Integrate DLP solutions with SIEM, CASB, endpoint protection, and other security platforms.
• Monitor and optimize technical components of the Data Protection program, tuning DLP rules to reduce false positives and manage exceptions.
• Drive change management for DLP and data protection initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption and compliance.
• Collaborate with security, IT, and business teams to understand data flows, integrate Purview capabilities, and align controls with business needs.
• Partner with vendors to ensure alignment with industry best practices for data protection.
• Analyze data protection risks in both persistent and transit layers; design sustainable mitigation strategies.
• Document complex process flows and communicate technical details to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes; recommend updates to DLP strategy.
• Develop and execute test plans for DLP solutions across multiple environments (development, staging, production) to ensure robust deployment and minimize risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred but not required).
• 5+ years of experience in data loss prevention or data security engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in information security.
• 2+ years of experience in a senior-level engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MIP labels, Purview DLP).
• Enterprise DLP administration and configuration.
• Integration of DLP with SIEM, CASB, and endpoint protection platforms.
• Ability to lead technical projects and collaborate in a global environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft O365

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.