The Data Protection & DLP Engineer is responsible for designing implementing and maintaining the organisations data classification data protection and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities. Operating within the Cyber Security team and reporting directly to the CISO this role ensures that sensitive data is correctly identified labelled monitored and protected across the enterprise. The position requires strong analytical skills deep technical expertise with DLP technologies and the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders to translate regulatory and business requirements into effective security controls.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse business requirements regulatory constraints and operational workflows to determine data classification and protection needs
Develop and maintain a comprehensive data classification framework aligned with organisational risk appetite and industry best practices
Collaborate with business owners to ensure accurate mapping of data types to classification levels.
Design and implement data labelling and protection policies using ensuring alignment with business requirements and approved security standards
Create fine-tune and maintain automated policies for data discovery labelling encryption and access control
Configure the DLP tools to enforce data classification standards across web email cloud and endpoint channels
Oversee continuous tuning and optimisation of DLP systems to reduce false positives and ensure effective detection
Manage daily DLP alerts and cases ensuring timely investigation triage documentation and resolution. Provide metrics reporting and insights to the CISO and leadership team regarding DLP activity trends and risk areas
Conduct regular training and awareness sessions for employees to promote best practices in data handling and prevent data leakage
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in cyber security Information Technology Computer Science or equivalent experience
Proven hands-on experience configuring and managing DLP and data classification platforms (e.g. Microsoft Purview Varonis Zscaler etc.)
Experience with data classification and labelling governance discovery and behaviour analytics
Experience managing security incidents especially data leakage investigations
Ability to translate security and compliance requirements into actionable technical controls
Professional certifications such as CISSP or vendor-specific DLP credentials
Experience with cloud security in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments
Strong expertise in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) topics including workstation environments (Windows and MacOS) IT infrastructure (web proxy and email traffic) and cloud platforms
Additional Information :
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Highly responsive energetic and enthusiastic.
- Proactive and resourceful capable of identifying issues and proposing practical solutions.
- Highly organised able to manage multiple cases and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills attention to detail and ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
- Ethical and trustworthy demonstrating discretion in handling sensitive data and investigations.
- Collaborative team player who contributes to a positive security culture within the organisation
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
The Data Protection & DLP Engineer is responsible for designing implementing and maintaining the organisations data classification data protection and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities. Operating within the Cyber Security team and reporting directly to the CISO this role ensures that sensitive...
The Data Protection & DLP Engineer is responsible for designing implementing and maintaining the organisations data classification data protection and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities. Operating within the Cyber Security team and reporting directly to the CISO this role ensures that sensitive data is correctly identified labelled monitored and protected across the enterprise. The position requires strong analytical skills deep technical expertise with DLP technologies and the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders to translate regulatory and business requirements into effective security controls.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse business requirements regulatory constraints and operational workflows to determine data classification and protection needs
Develop and maintain a comprehensive data classification framework aligned with organisational risk appetite and industry best practices
Collaborate with business owners to ensure accurate mapping of data types to classification levels.
Design and implement data labelling and protection policies using ensuring alignment with business requirements and approved security standards
Create fine-tune and maintain automated policies for data discovery labelling encryption and access control
Configure the DLP tools to enforce data classification standards across web email cloud and endpoint channels
Oversee continuous tuning and optimisation of DLP systems to reduce false positives and ensure effective detection
Manage daily DLP alerts and cases ensuring timely investigation triage documentation and resolution. Provide metrics reporting and insights to the CISO and leadership team regarding DLP activity trends and risk areas
Conduct regular training and awareness sessions for employees to promote best practices in data handling and prevent data leakage
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in cyber security Information Technology Computer Science or equivalent experience
Proven hands-on experience configuring and managing DLP and data classification platforms (e.g. Microsoft Purview Varonis Zscaler etc.)
Experience with data classification and labelling governance discovery and behaviour analytics
Experience managing security incidents especially data leakage investigations
Ability to translate security and compliance requirements into actionable technical controls
Professional certifications such as CISSP or vendor-specific DLP credentials
Experience with cloud security in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments
Strong expertise in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) topics including workstation environments (Windows and MacOS) IT infrastructure (web proxy and email traffic) and cloud platforms
Additional Information :
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Highly responsive energetic and enthusiastic.
- Proactive and resourceful capable of identifying issues and proposing practical solutions.
- Highly organised able to manage multiple cases and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills attention to detail and ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
- Ethical and trustworthy demonstrating discretion in handling sensitive data and investigations.
- Collaborative team player who contributes to a positive security culture within the organisation
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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