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Mid LevelFull-timeRustAzureAgile
Salary Range
$102,000 - $138,000 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
The Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise data protection solutions across the enterprise operating environment. This role ensures that sensitive and regulated information is discovered, classified, and protected throughout its lifecycle across Microsoft 365 and endpoint environments.
Key Responsibilities
- →Implement and maintain Microsoft Purview, DLP, Information Protection, and compliance policies, plans, and procedures
- →Develop and tune DLP rules for endpoints to manage the flow of data between approved boundaries
- →Manage and optimize sensitivity labels, mandatory encryption, and content marking across Microsoft 365
- →Collaborate with IT and department teams to align DLP policy coverage with regulatory and contractual data handling requirements
- →Investigate and respond to DLP incidents, working with Defender XDR and Sentinel
- →Maintain DLP dashboards and reporting to track violations and policy effectiveness
- →Serve as the technical liaison for enterprise data protection initiatives
- →Support periodic policy reviews, risk assessments, and audits
- →Document DLP processes, SOPs, and configuration baselines
- →Provide technical guidance and training on data handling best practices
Requirements
- ✓At least one of the following certifications: Microsoft Certified Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400) or Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- ✓5+ years of experience in information security, with at least 2+ years focused on data protection and DLP engineering
- ✓Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Purview Information Protection/DLP, Microsoft 365 E5 Security, Defender for Endpoint, Intune app protection, and Entra ID
- ✓Knowledge of data classification standards and compliance frameworks (NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001, HIPAA)
- ✓Strong understanding of DLP rule logic, sensitivity label configuration, and incident response workflows
- ✓Experience with KQL queries, Microsoft Sentinel, and automated DLP alert handling through SOAR or ticketing tools
- ✓Proactive self-starter with ability to effectively manage timelines
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