Data Protection SME

Job Description Data Protection SME
Role Title
Data Protection Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Location
Hyderabad / Pune
(Hybrid Client office presence as per business requirement)
Role Summary
The Data Protection SME will be responsible for leading and governing enterprisewide Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Cybersecurity Risk initiatives. This role requires deep expertise in DLP governance strong stakeholder management capabilities and handson experience with leading DLP and data protection technologies. The individual will act as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders ensuring data protection controls are aligned with regulatory risk and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead DLP governance sessions with internal and client stakeholders driving alignment on policies risk posture and control effectiveness
Define review and govern DLP policies and data classification standards across structured and unstructured data
Provide SMElevel guidance on cybersecurity and data protection risk including identification assessment and mitigation of data leakage risks
Collaborate closely with business legal compliance and IT teams to ensure data protection requirements are embedded into business processes

Primary Skills & Experience

Significant experience in Cybersecurity Risk Management and DLP Governance
Proven experience leading DLP governance forums/workshops
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills including engagement with senior leadership and clients
CISSP certification Mandatory
Handson experience with at least two (2) or more of the following tools:

Symantec DLP
McAfee CASB
Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) / Data Classification
Secondary Skills

Experience with Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions
Strong understanding of DLP policy design and enforcement
Broad knowledge of cybersecurity risk data protection controls and governance frameworks

Desired Attributes

Ability to operate independently as a trusted Data Protection SME
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Experience working in regulated or large enterprise environments
Comfortable working in a hybrid model with clientfacing responsibilities