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Job Title: Senior Data Security Engineer Sensitivity Classification & Microsoft Purview DLP

Location: Washington, DC

Experience Level: Senior (7+ years)

About Us: CirrusLabs is a leading consulting firm based in Alpharetta, GA, specializing in delivering innovative technical solutions to clients across various industries. We are committed to excellence, agility, and exceeding customer expectations.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Security Engineer with deep expertise in Sensitivity Classification Frameworks and implementing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions using Microsoft Purview . The ideal candidate will lead data protection initiatives, design and implement classification policies, and manage DLP solutions to safeguard sensitive enterprise data across cloud and on-prem environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, deployment, and management of Sensitivity Classification frameworks aligned with organizational compliance and security policies.
• Architect and implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions leveraging Microsoft Purview across Microsoft 365 and other enterprise data repositories.
• Develop and enforce data classification policies, labeling strategies, and protection mechanisms to mitigate data leakage risks.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and business teams to identify sensitive data and tailor DLP controls accordingly.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to enhance data governance and data security posture.
• Monitor DLP alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate remediation activities.
• Provide senior-level guidance and mentoring to junior security engineers and stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in data security, DLP technologies, and compliance regulations.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in data security, information protection, or related roles with a focus on data classification and DLP.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions and sensitivity labeling across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
• Strong understanding of Sensitivity Classification Frameworks, including designing and implementing classification labels, policies, and rules.
• Expertise in configuring, tuning, and managing DLP policies to detect and prevent sensitive data exposure.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and how they relate to data classification and protection.
• Experience with Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) suite, including Azure Information Protection (AIP).
• Ability to analyze data flow and classify sensitive data across multiple sources (SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive, Teams, endpoints).
• Solid scripting skills (PowerShell preferred) to automate classification and DLP tasks.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience in guiding teams and managing data security projects end-to-end.

Preferred:

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals or Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate.
• Experience with other DLP technologies or CASB tools.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Must Haves:

• Sensitivity Classification Frameworks
• Implementing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions using Microsoft Purview .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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