Data Protection Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Data Protection Engineer to support the securing of sensitive organizational data through the implementation and management of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies and eDiscovery processes.

This role will work closely with Information Security, Legal, Compliance, and IT teams to ensure data is properly classified, protected, and discoverable when required. The ideal candidate will have 23 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security, with hands-on exposure to DLP / Information Protection / eDiscovery tools

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, manage, and maintain DLP & CASB solutions to monitor and protect sensitive data across endpoints, email, and cloud services.
• Develop and tune DLP & CASB policies, rules, and alerts to reduce false positives while improving detection accuracy.
• Act as level 2 escalation point on DLP alerts and potential data exfiltration events
• Work with Legal, HR, and Compliance teams during internal investigations and regulatory requests, support eDiscovery processes, including legal holds, data collection, and export activities.
• Assist with security incident investigations related to data exposure or misuse.
• Participate in security awareness initiatives related to data protection and data handling practices.
• Contribute to data protection strategies and security policies.
• Document procedures, configurations, and investigation workflows.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• 23 years of experience in information security or data protection roles
• Hands on experience managing or supporting Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tool from a leading vendor
• Familiarity with security incident investigation workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, and IT teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Purview or similar platforms
• Experience with CASB solutions
• Knowledge of identity and access management concepts
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms
• Security certifications such as Security+, SC-900, AZ-500, or similar

Key Skills:

• Information Security
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• eDiscovery & Legal Hold
• Data Classification & Governance
• Security Investigations
• Cloud Security
• Policy Development
• Incident Response