DLP Senior Analyst Purview

The DLP Senior Analyst - Purview is primarily responsible for designing implementing and managing the Firms data governance compliance and information protection solutions using Microsoft Purview. This individual will ensure that sensitive Client and Firm data is appropriately classified labeled monitored and secured in alignment with regulatory requirements contractual obligations and Firm-specific policies. The Senior Analyst acts as a subject matter expert collaborating with cross-functional teams including our Applications Team Records Management Data and AI Team as well as Risk and Privacy to establish robust data protection lifecycle management and eDiscovery processes. This role will also participate in incident response activities involving data loss prevention insider risk and compliance alerts ensuring timely investigation containment and addition the Senior Microsoft Purview Engineer will contribute to the Firms overall Data Security and Compliance Strategy driving the adoption of best practices and advanced capabilities within the Microsoft ecosystem.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design configure and maintain Microsoft Purview solutions for data classification labeling retention and compliance in alignment with Firm policies and regulatory requirements.

• Implement and manage data security controls including Information Protection policies Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Insider Risk Management and eDiscovery workflows.

• Protect sensitive Client and Firm data through classification labeling encryption access governance and monitoring across Microsoft 365 Azure and integrated environments.

• Develop enforce and maintain compliance policies ensuring consistent application of regulatory contractual and Firm-specific data protection requirements.

• Build and optimize automated data governance workflows enabling lifecycle management secure data sharing and defensible disposition of records.

• Integrate Purview insights and alerts into Security Operations incident response and GRC processes to strengthen visibility detection and remediation of data-related risks.

• Collaborate with IT Security Legal and Compliance teams to design policies and processes that balance regulatory obligations client requirements and business operations.

• Create and maintain documentation standards and procedures for data classification retention compliance reporting and response to data-related incidents.

• Monitor and respond to Purview compliance alerts investigating potential risks such as data leakage insider threats or policy violations and recommending remediation.

• Participate in risk assessments audits and compliance efforts related to data governance and regulatory frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001 GDPR CCPA HIPAA).

• Stay current with emerging data governance technologies compliance regulations and best practices ensuring the Firm continues to mature its use of Microsoft Purview capabilities.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security Information Governance or a related field is required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security engineering compliance engineering or data governance with a strong focus on Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview solutions.

• Hands-on experience implementing and managing Microsoft Purview capabilities such as Information Protection Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Insider Risk Management Records Management and eDiscovery.

• Practical knowledge of Microsoft 365 security and compliance tools

• Strong understanding of data governance principles regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR CCPA HIPAA ISO 27001) and information lifecycle management.

• Demonstrated ability to assess troubleshoot and remediate data protection compliance and information governance issues in Microsoft 365 environments

Preferred:

• Relevant Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate Security Operations Analyst Associate or Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500).

• Advanced security and compliance certifications such as CISSP CISM CCSP or Security.

• Experience in the legal financial services or other highly regulated industries with strict client data governance and compliance requirements.

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• Hands-on experience with data security and insider risk tools such as Varonis Digital Guardian or Cyberhaven

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• Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR platforms for correlating and responding to Purview alerts.

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• Demonstrated ability to support large-scale legal hold records management and eDiscovery processes in global organizations.

• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks such as GDPR CCPA HIPAA ISO 27001 and client-driven contractual requirements.

• Ability to script or automat process and routine functions and tasks

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Good judgment and decision-making skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others

• Ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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The target salary range for this role is:

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.