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Sr. Data Classification Engineer (Information Security)

JLL
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
200 East Randolph Street (Show on map)
Aug 22, 2025

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

We're JLL-a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 98,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements below. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Sr. Data Classification Engineer
This position is responsible for assisting with the implementation, continuous improvement, and day-to-day management of JLL's globally deployed data security technology suite. In this role, you'll work closely with data protection operations, cyber defense, and insider risk operations to ensure that our data security tools are optimally deployed to address risks tied to both external cyber and insider threats.

Primary Responsibilities

  • The Sr. Data Classification Engineer is responsible for the implementation, integration, daily operations/management of a data discovery and classification technologies

  • Serve as a point of contact with the vendor and internal resources to implement/integrate data discovery and classification solutions based on business requirements

  • Integrate data discovery and classification solution with other enterprise EDR/data security/data privacy/logging tools

  • Develop and maintain data discovery and classification tooling technical documentation

  • Conduct daily operation and management of the data discovery and classification solution, including event monitoring, reporting, and remediation

  • Support Lead engineers with technical briefings to security leadership and other technical resources on the data discovery and classification solution

  • Work to support operational teams using the data discovery and classification platform with ongoing knowledge transfer and policy tuning

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience with data discovery and classification solutions and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions

  • Knowledge and experience with regulatory structures (GDPR, PCI, PII, etc.) impacting data privacy and data residency

  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with a strong attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions when required

  • Experience gathering business and system requirements within a larger project team

  • Experience leading deployments of security technologies in a net new/migrating environment

  • Ability to effectively report on the state of technology deployments, roadmap progress, and capability gaps in both detailed and summary formats

  • Work independently and within a team to build relationships and interact effectively with partners in other engineering organizations

  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

  • A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with DSPM tools such as Purview/Concentric AI/Cyera, etc.

  • Experience working with SASE (Netskope/Zscaler/Palo Alto), Email Security (Proofpoint/Checkpoint/Abnormal) and/or DLP (Microsoft Purview DLP/Cyberhaven/Digital Guardian) tools are a plus

  • Experience in automating tasks via a programming or scripting language (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

  • Experience working in a hybrid/multi-cloud environment

  • Experience working in Agile environments

  • Bachelor's/Master's Degree preferred (but not required)

  • CISSP/CISM/CDPSE preferred (but not required)

What you can expect from us
We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!

Estimated total compensation for this position:

175,000.00 - 175,000.00 USD per year

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .

Location:

Remote -Chicago, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

  • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

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