DLP Implementation Specialist (Microsoft Purview)

Job Description

DLP Implementation Specialist (Microsoft Purview)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced DLP Implementation Specialist with strong expertise in Microsoft Purview Information Protection & DLP to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-wide data protection solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in deploying and managing Microsoft data security technologies, developing data protection policies, investigating incidents, and driving data governance initiatives across cloud and on-premises environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and administer Microsoft Purview Information Protection, DLP, and Sensitivity Labeling solutions.
• Design and deploy data protection controls across Microsoft 365, Endpoint, Cloud Applications, and SaaS environments.
• Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (CASB), and Information Rights Management (IRM) capabilities.
• Create, tune, and optimize DLP policies to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.
• Monitor and investigate DLP incidents, policy violations, insider risks, and data exfiltration attempts.
• Collaborate with business units to identify, classify, and protect sensitive data assets.
• Perform policy lifecycle management, including implementation, testing, tuning, reporting, and governance reviews.
• Integrate Microsoft security solutions with enterprise security platforms and workflows.
• Support automation, operational improvements, and remediation activities for data protection programs.
• Maintain security metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and SLAs related to DLP performance and incident management.
• Provide technical guidance and best practices to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Assist in regulatory compliance initiatives and security audits.

Mandatory Skills

• 8-15 years of experience in Information Security with a strong focus on Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
• Hands-on experience with:
• Microsoft Purview Information Protection
• Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Sensitivity Labels
• Information Rights Management (IRM)
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (CASB)
• Strong understanding of:
• Data Classification and Data Governance
• Data Protection and Information Security Controls
• Incident Investigation and Remediation
• DLP Policy Creation, Tuning, and Optimization
• Insider Risk and Data Exfiltration Scenarios
• Experience working with cloud-based security architectures and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise data protection frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with data governance and protection solutions such as:
• Varonis
• Proofpoint Information Protection
• Symantec DLP
• Forcepoint DLP
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell, KQL, or security automation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Security Ecosystem.
• Experience supporting compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and NIST.
• Microsoft Security, Purview, SC-400, SC-200, or related certifications preferred.