Engineer II Data Protection

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision:

Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

As a Data Protection Engineer within the Data Protection team, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maturing CenterPoint Energy’s enterprise-wide data protection strategy. You will work across structured and unstructured data environments—on-prem, cloud, and endpoint—to safeguard sensitive information such as PII, SPII, CEII, and other critical business data. Your work will directly support regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and the company’s mission to be a trusted utility.

Data Inventory and Classification

Policy Development and Enforcement

Monitoring and Threat Detection

Rights Management and Access Control

Data Security Posture Management DSPM

Backup and Recovery Integration

Process Automation and Integration

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

Job Type:

Full Time

07/20/2025

08/08/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR