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Cybersecurity Specialist (Data Loss Prevention) Montreal, QC
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Posted:
8 September 2026 (6 hours ago)
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Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Our enterprise-level client is seeking to add a Cybersecurity Specialist with expertise in Data Loss Prevention to the team in Montreal QC. Please see below for full details-
Job Notes:
-- 12-month contract
-- Onsite in Montreal QC hybrid twice per week is the #1 option. Local to Toronto is #2. The client is open to 100% remote candidates if they are a perfect fit.
-- Drug & Background required.
Pay Rate $55 CAD per hour
We are looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist with expertise in Data Loss Prevention who will report to the Director of Info Sec - Insider threat and wholl be tasked with developing and evolving the DLP capability. As part of your role youll be significantly contributing to the organizations security and data protection.
Responsibilities:
- Configuration and Management: Configures DLP policies rules and exceptions based on data classification guidelines and regulatory requirements ensuring controls for data in motion in use and at rest.
- Integration: Develop and Integrates the DLP solution with existing security systems (firewalls secure web gateways etc.) for comprehensive monitoring and detection
- Monitoring and Auditing: Monitors DLP dashboards alerts and reports to identify potential data leakage incidents and policy violations conducting regular audits to validate policy effectiveness
- Incident Response: Collaborates with other stakeholders (legal HR etc.) on incident response and policy enforcement
- Policy Refinement: Monitors incidents creates guidelines for policy adjustments and refines the policy over time to ensure continuous improvement
- Policy Maintenance: Collaborates with the Governance and Risk team to develop and refine DLP policies and procedures
- Metrics: Develops support procedures and performance metrics reports
- Raise awareness: Communicate security risks with business partners and tech teams to ensure systems are configured to leverage the DLP solution to protect confidential data
- Collaborate: Work with dev-ops/system/network/security administrators and others to ensure secure design development and implementation of solutions for the DLP applications
Qualifications:
- 5 years of measurable Cybersecurity experience with a specialisation in DLP
- Experience with DLP program implementation and evolution
- While knowledge of Microsoft DLP Purview is a plus significant experience in other DLP tool stacks will be a great asset
- Experience with Data classification and data management policies
- Expertise with network email and endpoint DLP
- Expertise in DLP policy life cycle.
- Strong background of architecting engineering and automating security solutions for a global environment of focusing on DLP Solutions.
- Strong ability to design countermeasures to identify security risks.
- Strong knowledge of DLP CASB host FW endpoint protection
- Strong technical acumen communication and influence skills to demonstrate effectiveness of different endpoint security initiatives
- Strong background in data security and well informed on key data security controls
- Great Asset to have: Experience designing and implementing Microsoft Purview specifically: Information Management Records Management Retention eDiscovery and Insider Risk.
Technologies or skills required:
DLP - Microsoft Purview
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Job Notes:
-- 12-month contract
-- Onsite in Montreal QC hybrid twice per week is the #1 option. Local to Toronto is #2. The client is open to 100% remote candidates if they are a perfect fit.
-- Drug & Background required.
Pay Rate $55 CAD per hour
We are looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist with expertise in Data Loss Prevention who will report to the Director of Info Sec - Insider threat and wholl be tasked with developing and evolving the DLP capability. As part of your role youll be significantly contributing to the organizations security and data protection.
Responsibilities:
- Configuration and Management: Configures DLP policies rules and exceptions based on data classification guidelines and regulatory requirements ensuring controls for data in motion in use and at rest.
- Integration: Develop and Integrates the DLP solution with existing security systems (firewalls secure web gateways etc.) for comprehensive monitoring and detection
- Monitoring and Auditing: Monitors DLP dashboards alerts and reports to identify potential data leakage incidents and policy violations conducting regular audits to validate policy effectiveness
- Incident Response: Collaborates with other stakeholders (legal HR etc.) on incident response and policy enforcement
- Policy Refinement: Monitors incidents creates guidelines for policy adjustments and refines the policy over time to ensure continuous improvement
- Policy Maintenance: Collaborates with the Governance and Risk team to develop and refine DLP policies and procedures
- Metrics: Develops support procedures and performance metrics reports
- Raise awareness: Communicate security risks with business partners and tech teams to ensure systems are configured to leverage the DLP solution to protect confidential data
- Collaborate: Work with dev-ops/system/network/security administrators and others to ensure secure design development and implementation of solutions for the DLP applications
Qualifications:
- 5 years of measurable Cybersecurity experience with a specialisation in DLP
- Experience with DLP program implementation and evolution
- While knowledge of Microsoft DLP Purview is a plus significant experience in other DLP tool stacks will be a great asset
- Experience with Data classification and data management policies
- Expertise with network email and endpoint DLP
- Expertise in DLP policy life cycle.
- Strong background of architecting engineering and automating security solutions for a global environment of focusing on DLP Solutions.
- Strong ability to design countermeasures to identify security risks.
- Strong knowledge of DLP CASB host FW endpoint protection
- Strong technical acumen communication and influence skills to demonstrate effectiveness of different endpoint security initiatives
- Strong background in data security and well informed on key data security controls
- Great Asset to have: Experience designing and implementing Microsoft Purview specifically: Information Management Records Management Retention eDiscovery and Insider Risk.
Technologies or skills required:
DLP - Microsoft Purview
Why Work with Merge IT
We dont just connect people with jobs we connect top IT talent with game-changing opportunities at some of the biggest names in tech finance healthcare and more. Our team is passionate about helping you land the role that propels your career forward.
Lets Stay Connected
Want insider access to hot jobs career tips and industry trends Follow us @MergeITLLC on Instagram Facebook and Twitter or check us out here: Youll be the first to know when that perfect role opens up.
Be You. With Us.
Merge IT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all forms and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. All employment is subject to verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. per federal law.
Your next opportunity starts here. Lets make it happen.
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