Data Loss Prevention (DLP) & Microsoft Purview Specialist

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
• Support 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