DLP / Data Security Specialist

Job summary

The specialist will lead the migration from Symantec DLP to Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP and modernize data protection capabilities. They will also align DSPM capabilities with DLP controls to improve data visibility and security posture.

Job details

Overview We are seeking a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) / Data Security Specialist to act as a Subject Matter Expert in DLP, data protection, and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). The role will focus on modernizing DLP capabilities, supporting the migration from Symantec DLP to Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP, and developing an integrated data-centric security approach. Key Responsibilities Lead/support migration from Symantec DLP to Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP. Conduct DLP gap analysis and identify policy and control coverage differences. Develop recommendations and compensating controls to address identified gaps. Support phased implementation, policy migration, testing, validation, and change management. Assess DLP maturity and recommend improvements to operational effectiveness. Identify current-state vs. target-state security gaps and develop execution plans. Align DSPM capabilities with DLP controls to improve data visibility, classification, monitoring, and protection. Provide DLP expertise and guidance to cybersecurity and technical teams. Develop technical documentation, recommendations, and implementation roadmaps. 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, DLP, or data protection. Strong hands-on experience with DLP technologies and policies. Experience with Symantec DLP. Experience with Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP. Strong understanding of data classification, sensitive data protection, and security controls. Experience with DSPM concepts and technologies. Experience conducting gap/maturity assessments and developing remediation plans. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Must be located in Montreal and available to work in a hybrid environment.

What you’ll do

The specialist will lead the migration from Symantec DLP to Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP and modernize data protection capabilities. They will also align DSPM capabilities with DLP controls to improve data visibility and security posture.

Requirements

Requires over 7 years of experience in cybersecurity with deep expertise in Symantec and Microsoft Purview DLP technologies. Candidates must be based in Montreal and possess strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Validation · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft · Preferred
• Execution · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Data Loss Prevention
• Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP
• Symantec DLP
• Data Security Posture Management
• Data Classification
• Gap Analysis
• Maturity Assessment
• Information Security
• Cybersecurity
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Documentation
• Change Management
• Sensitive Data Protection
• Security Controls
• Remediation Planning
• Data Protection

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Technology
• Consulting
• Data & Analytics
• Software