DLP Technical Specialist

We are looking for a DLP Technical Specialist with hands-on experience in Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to support data protection initiatives within a banking environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for requirements gathering, policy design, configuration, testing, implementation, and stakeholder coordination to ensure successful delivery of data protection solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze business and technical requirements for DLP implementation.
• Design, configure, test, and implement Microsoft Purview DLP policies.
• Conduct gap analysis and recommend improvements to data protection controls.
• Coordinate end-to-end implementation activities, ensuring timely delivery of project outcomes.
• Work closely with business, IT, information security, compliance, and risk stakeholders across multiple locations.
• Prepare technical documentation, implementation plans, test cases, and status reports.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, communicate project progress, and resolve implementation challenges.
• Ensure DLP policies align with data protection requirements, security standards, and banking regulations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 3–8 years of relevant experience in Data Loss Prevention, Information Security, Data Protection, Business Analysis, or Technology Risk.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview DLP, including policy design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Strong understanding of data protection, information security, and DLP policy management.
• Experience in requirements gathering, gap analysis, testing, and end-to-end project delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to independently manage implementation activities and drive outcomes.
• Banking or financial services experience is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working on data protection or information security transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with security compliance requirements and risk management frameworks.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional and regional teams.