About the job
Platinum Technologies supports public sector clients with cybersecurity, cloud, and digital services. The team emphasizes technical expertise, professional development, and collaboration, working closely with mission-focused partners to address complex security challenges.
The Senior Data Security Engineer (DRM Specialist) role is based in Tampa, FL and requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. This position centers on designing, configuring, and enforcing advanced encryption and digital rights management (DRM) policies. The engineer will work with SIPR and Top-Secret networks using Kiteworks, as well as NIPR networks using Microsoft Purview Information Protection, to advance the Command’s data protection capabilities from standard encryption to identity-aware security models.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and configure Kiteworks Private Content Network (SIPR/Top Secret) and Microsoft Purview (NIPR) to serve as central Policy Decision Points for file access.
- Translate NIST 8112 metadata attributes into DRM policies, such as 'Allow View ONLY if User. Clearance >= TopSecret AND Device. State = Compliant'.
- Manage encryption key lifecycles, including BYOK and Customer Managed Keys, ensuring FIPS 140-2/3 compliance and availability in hybrid and air-gapped environments.
- Configure advanced DRM features in Kiteworks, including SafeVIEW and SafeEDIT, to enable secure document viewing and editing within the repository.
- Design and implement 'Data Policy Engineer' rules to act as the Policy Decision Point, supporting dynamic file decryption management based on user trust attributes such as clearance, role, and risk level.
- Oversee key management processes to ensure a seamless user experience in high-security, hybrid environments.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance (required).
- Position is located in Tampa, FL.
- Experience with Kiteworks and Microsoft Purview Information Protection.
- Knowledge of NIST 8112 metadata and FIPS 140-2/3 compliance standards.
- Background in encryption key management and DRM policy design.

