Data Loss Prevention Security Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Data Loss Prevention Security Engineer based in the United States.

In this role, you will play a critical part in strengthening enterprise data protection across modern cloud and endpoint environments. You will design and implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies that safeguard sensitive and regulated information throughout its lifecycle. The position focuses heavily on Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 security tooling, ensuring effective classification, labeling, and policy enforcement at scale. You will serve as a key technical expert, partnering with IT, security, and compliance stakeholders to align controls with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, CMMC, ISO 27001, and HIPAA. This is a hands-on engineering role where you will investigate incidents, tune detection policies, and continuously improve protection mechanisms. You will also contribute to security operations maturity through automation, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration in a fully remote environment.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise DLP and information protection capabilities across Microsoft 365 and endpoint ecosystems. You will lead policy design, incident response, and continuous improvement of data protection controls while ensuring alignment with compliance requirements and organizational risk standards.

• Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft Purview DLP, Information Protection, and compliance policies across enterprise environments.
• Develop and tune DLP rules, sensitivity labels, encryption policies, and content marking to protect sensitive data.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to DLP incidents using Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, and related SIEM/SOAR tools.
• Partner with IT, security, and business teams to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and data handling standards.
• Maintain dashboards, reporting, and analytics to track policy effectiveness, violations, and user behavior trends.
• Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to ensure continuous security and regulatory alignment.
• Provide technical guidance, documentation, and training on data protection best practices across the organization.
  
  

Requirements

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The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft security technologies and a solid understanding of data protection frameworks. You are a proactive, detail-oriented security professional with experience translating compliance requirements into effective technical controls.

• 5+ years in information security, with at least 2+ years focused on DLP and data protection engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365 E5 Security, Defender for Endpoint, Entra ID, and Intune.
• Strong understanding of data classification standards and regulatory frameworks (NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001, HIPAA).
• Experience configuring DLP rules, sensitivity labels, and incident response workflows.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, KQL queries, and security automation or SOAR workflows.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver security initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable business guidance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications such as Microsoft SC-400 or SC-100 strongly preferred.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary: $130,000 - $142,000

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• Remote-first work environment
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical enterprise security initiatives
• Exposure to advanced Microsoft security and cloud technologies
• Collaborative and values-driven culture focused on innovation and teamwork
• Professional growth and hands-on experience with modern security tooling
• Eligibility for additional benefits as provided by the hiring organization.
  
  

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