Data Security Consultant

Role & responsibilities

• Design and implement Data Security and Data Protection solutions.
• Manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies across endpoints, email, cloud, and network environments.
• Implement and administer data classification and data discovery solutions.
• Monitor and investigate data security incidents and recommend remediation measures.
• Conduct security assessments, risk analysis, and gap analysis for data protection controls.
• Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, application, and compliance teams to strengthen data security posture.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures related to data protection.
• Support audits, regulatory compliance, and customer security requirements.
• Provide guidance on encryption, key management, data retention, and secure data handling practices.
• Participate in security architecture reviews and project implementations.

Experience

• 6-10 years of overall IT experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in Data Security and Data Protection technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Data Security and Data Protection concepts.
• Experience with DLP solutions such as Microsoft Purview, Symantec DLP, Forcepoint DLP, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of data classification, encryption, Information Rights Management (IRM), and key management.
• Experience securing cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Understanding of security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
• Experience with SIEM/SOC operations and incident response processes.
• Knowledge of identity and access management concepts.