Data Loss Prevention (DLP) & Microsoft Purview Specialist
Kaygen Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60–$75 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Career Development, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Community Support, Computer Security, Cross-Functional, Data Management, Data Mapping, Documentation, Ecosystems, Email Technology, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Fortune 500 Customers, Health Insurance, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information Technology Consulting, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Legal, Loss Prevention, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SharePoint, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Risk, Software as a Service (SaaS), Startup, Team Player, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
5 days ago
KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries.
The DLP & Microsoft Purview Specialist will be responsible for protecting sensitive data across environment by designing, implementing, and managing data classification, labeling, monitoring, and protection controls. This role will work closely with security, compliance, legal, and business stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
• 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, and 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
Qualifications
• 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
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Key Responsibilities:
• 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, and 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
Qualifications
• 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
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
At KAYGEN, we are always looking for dynamic, talented and experienced individuals. We invite you to join our team of talented IT professionals, consulting at client locations across the globe. Our culture is team-orientated; we strive to stand by our core values of respect, honesty and integrity. Our team of experienced staffing experts will work with you to find you the best opportunity. For more information, please visit us at www.kaygen.com.
Benefits:
Benefits:
- Free Healthcare Insurance
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Free Life Insurance
- Sick Time Off
- Certifications
- Mentorship Program
- Referrals
- Family and Wellness benefits
- Continuous Growth and Career Development
About the Company
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Kaygen Inc.
Kaygen, an award-winning technology consulting and talent firm, assists organizations to achieve digital transformation. From structuring data to the Cloud and visualization, Kaygen leads the digital transformation of global clients.
Kaygen, from the Japanese word, kaizen, for continuous improvement, signifies how we continuously seek to bring expert tech talent to our client engagements to create a sustainable competitive advantage. However, there is more. Our company is diverse, and minority woman owned and operated by expert data technologists who have conceived and developed the very strategic technology initiatives that we now engage in for our clients with our talent.
Our core belief in diversity, complemented by the principles of kaizen, ensures we bring the best expert data talent to work transparently, collaboratively, and with the flexibility to ensure client success.
Visit http://www.kaygen.com/ for a solutions overview.
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
FOUNDED
2003
WEBSITE
http://www.kaygen.com