Data Loss Prevention (DLP) & Microsoft Purview Specialist

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

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Benefits:

• Free Healthcare Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Free Life Insurance
• Sick Time Off

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