Data Loss Prevention

Data Loss Prevention Specialist

Design, implement, and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across endpoints, cloud services, and email systems

Administer and configure Microsoft Purview (Data Loss Prevention, Information Protection, Insider Risk, eDiscovery)

Develop and enforce data classification and labeling strategies (sensitivity labels, retention policies)

Monitor and respond to DLP alerts and incidents, including investigation and remediation

Integrate DLP controls across Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)

Conduct data discovery and mapping to identify sensitive data across the environment

Support compliance initiatives (e.g., TSA, FAA, FBI, etc.)

Provide reporting and dashboards on data protection posture and DLP effectiveness

Collaborate with security and IT teams to align DLP with Zero Trust architecture

Conduct user awareness and training related to data protection policies

Perform policy tuning and optimization to minimize false positives/negatives

Support audit readiness and regulatory assessments

Document configurations, procedures, and governance processes

Proven experience in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Microsoft Purview implementation

Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 security and compliance ecosystem

Experience with data classification, labeling, and retention policies

Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.)

Experience handling DLP incident response and investigations

Knowledge of cloud security and SaaS environments

Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft SC-400, SC-900, CISSP)

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and documentation abilities

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