[Remote] Sr Data Protection Cryptography Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HealthEquity is dedicated to saving and improving lives by empowering healthcare consumers. As a Senior Data Protection Cryptography Engineer, you will play a crucial role in securing sensitive healthcare and financial data, particularly focusing on database security and cryptography initiatives.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement database activity monitoring solutions (e.g., Imperva or similar)Monitor and analyze database access patterns at a granular level — including service accounts, APIs, and AI-driven accessDetect anomalous or risky behavior, such as unusual access frequency, new access paths, or unexpected usage patternsBuild alerting and controls to help identify misuse, abuse, or runaway automationHelp answer critical questions around who is accessing sensitive data, what they’re accessing, and whyPartner with teams evaluating or implementing column-level encryptionApply practical knowledge of cryptography concepts, including:Tokenization and format-preserving encryption (FPE)Key management solutions such as HashiCorp Vault or ThalesSupport and guide encryption initiatives, even when implementation is shared across teamsHelp define secure patterns for database access, including certificate-based trustPartner with Identity and Database teams to improve how access is authenticated, managed, and auditedSupport secure service account usage and access boundariesWork closely with data discovery, database administration, application, and AI teamsBring structure to complex problems by prioritizing risk, sequencing work, and driving executionOperate as a hands-on engineer who turns ambiguity into actionSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experienceExperience building or operating database security or hardening solutions in productionHands-on experience with database activity monitoring tools (Imperva or similar)Working knowledge of cryptography concepts, including encryption, tokenization, or FPEStrong understanding of how applications, APIs, service accounts, and AI workloads interact with databasesAbility to prioritize, execute, and drive outcomes in complex, evolving environmentsExperience with certificate management or PKIBackground securing sensitive or regulated data environmentsExperience partnering closely with database administrators or data platform teamsBenefitsMedical, d ental, and v isionHSA contribution and matchDependent c are FSA matchUncapped p aid t ime o ffPaid p arental l eave401(k) matchPersonal and healthcare financial literacy programsOngoing e ducation& t uition a ssistanceGym and f itness r eimbursementWellness p rogram incentivesHealthEquity covers all required travel and accommodationsHealthEquity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to team members with qualifying disabilitiesCompany OverviewHealthEquity connects health and wealth by administering Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and other consumer-directed benefits. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Draper, Utah, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.healthequity.com.Company H1B SponsorshipHealthEquity has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2026, 15 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 31 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.