CAA Club Group

Oct 1, 2026

Cybersecurity Data Protection Engineer

HybridUnited States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

PythonAWSGCP

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JOB DESCRIPTION

This role is hybrid, based in our Nashville office.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is as follows:

Nashville, TN - $121,000 - $135,000

This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, wages may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

For more information and to submit an application, please apply here:

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening.

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

The Role

This is a hands-on security position working within the Information Security group and with the internal IT department at large. This position’s core focus is to ensure consistent, measurable end-to-end delivery of security services. The successful candidate will work to develop and deploy capabilities, ensuring enterprise systems and data are protected with the security controls and tools required to meet policy and compliance requirements.

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for cybersecurity, threat detection, risk mitigation and response. This role is responsible for designing, implementing and managing Data Protection and Data Security solutions in support of the CAA data protection program. Primary focus is on safeguarding stuctured and unstructured data stored across SaaS applications, Cloud storage solutions, and custom developed applications.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Microsoft’s data security ecosystem, including Microsoft Purview, Endpoint DLP and adjacent data security solutions.

Responsibilities *

Develop a comprehensive plan on the management of structured and unstructured data in an enterprise environment with a focus on business enablement. *

Partner across technology teams to create practical best practices for implementation of Microsoft Purview solutions including: *

Data Loss Prevention *

Data Security Posture Management *

Information Protection *

Insider Risk Management *

Data Lifecycle Management *

Conduct data discovery, classification, and risk assessment across managed data repositories – OneDrive, SharePoint, SaaS, and custom developed solutions storing company data. *

Integrate data protection controls with security and workflow toolsets such as SIEM, EDR, ServiceNow/JIRA. *

Configure, deploy, and manage Endpoint DLP policies to prevent or monitor data exfiltration across company devices or BYOD. *

Partner with business groups to review workflows, producing output to enhance security processes in support of those workflows. *

Ensure the security considerations identified are implemented and the solutions are configured securely. *

Coordinate with IRM leadership to develop and deliver key security metrics to ensure technical security controls are meeting desired objectives, ensuring the measurable effectiveness of CAA’s technical controls.

Qualifications *

A minimum of 6 years in Information Technology *

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in data protection, Data Loss Prevention or information security engineering *

Experience in an enterprise environment with exposure to broader technology and business teams *

A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field of work *

Proven experience with Microsoft data security and data compliance technologies *

Strong analytical skills in conducting due diligence to identify, assess and prioritize data related risks *

Familiarity with information security frameworks (NIST, ISO27001), data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and information security certifications/attestations (SOC, ISO, PCIDSS, FedRAMP) *

A strong understanding of the fundamental operations of servers, operating systems, cloud applications, and infrastructure *

Hands-on experience with one or more: *

DLP (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Crowdstrike) *

DSPM / SSPM platforms *

Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) *

Strong understanding of: *

Data protection techniques (encryption, tokenization, masking) *

Identity and access management principles *

API security and modern application architectures *

Experience integrating security tooling with SIEM/SOAR platforms *

Scripting/programming experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or similar)

Certifications such as CISSP, CISA/CISM, Microsoft Certified Information Protection Administration preferred, but not required *

Benefits

At CAA, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits* package for all regular full-time employees:

Benefits where the company pays 80%-100% of the cost include: *

Medical *

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance *

Telemedicine *

Employee assistance and mental health counseling in person, virtually or through text *

Paid Vacation / Holidays *

Paid Sick Time *

Paid Parental Leave and Other Paid Leaves of Absence *

NICU leave *

Bereavement resources *

Adoption Benefits *

Educational Assistance *

Mental Health Resources *

Employee Assistance Plan

Employees may also elect to participate in voluntary benefits: *

Dental, Vision Insurance *

401K Plan *

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) *

Health Savings Account *

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Perks: *

Commuter Benefits

Benefits offered also include other statutory mandated benefits

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