Vulnerability Management Cybersecurity Data Protection (DLP) Lead
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Vulnerability Management Cybersecurity Data Protection (DLP) Lead
Engagement Type: Contract
Location: Houston Texas Downtown must relocate No Exceptions.
In-Office Expectation: 4 days in-office 1 day remote (Houston TX 77002)
Duration: 6 months potential for extension
Note: Do not send Analysts only send Leads.
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| 12 years of experience in cybersecurity data protection or DLP operations with strong focus on Microsoft security ecosystem |
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| Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (DLP Information Protection Sensitivity Labels implementations) and M365 security controls |
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| Strong understanding of data security compliance frameworks and risk management practices. |
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| Experience working with automation reporting tools and security analytics to improve operational efficiency |
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| Strong stakeholder management communication and leadership skills with experience mentoring teams and working in cross-functional environments |
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead implementation and enhancement of Microsoft Purview Data Classification and DLP policies across Exchange SharePoint OneDrive Teams and endpoint environments
- Design implement and optimize DLP policies and rules (conditions thresholds exceptions) to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives
- Drive automation of DLP alert investigations including detection validation triage workflows and root cause analysis
- Develop and enhance sensitivity labeling frameworks including taxonomy enforcement strategies and adoption across the enterprise
- Analyze data classification trends and misclassifications and coordinate user awareness and policy communication initiatives
- Build and maintain operational reporting frameworks including dashboards and cadence-based reporting (monthly/quarterly) for risk incidents and performance metrics
- Lead AI security governance initiatives across Microsoft Copilot Power Platform and third-party AI integrations including posture assessments and risk mitigation strategies
- Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) runbooks and QA processes for DLP investigations and incident management
- Ensure proper audit readiness and compliance including documentation evidence retention and traceability for security events
- Collaborate with security compliance IT and business stakeholders to prioritize remediation activities and manage security backlogs
- Mentor and guide security analysts manage workload distribution and ensure adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs)
- Continuously improve data protection capabilities through process optimization automation and integration with broader security frameworks
