As a long-standing expert in technology consulting and recruitment, NOVIPRO is supporting one of its clients in the private sector for a specialized mandate in data protection and cybersecurity. We are currently seeking a DLP Cybersecurity Administrator to join a dynamic cybersecurity team focused on protecting sensitive information assets.

Key Information and Work Conditions

• Job Title: DLP Cybersecurity Administrator
• Employment Type: Contract – 12 months
• Work Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Work Mode: 100% remote within Quebec (occasional travel to client sites: Montreal, Brossard, Estrie)
• Language Requirement: Bilingual preferred (English required)
• CV Submission: In English

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and fine-tune Data Loss Prevention (DLP) rules, policies, and exception handling based on regulatory frameworks and internal data governance requirements.
• Integrate the DLP solution with surrounding security technologies (e.g., firewalls, secure web gateways, email security systems) to enable full-spectrum monitoring (data in use, in transit, and at rest).
• Analyze events and alerts from DLP consoles to detect unauthorized data exfiltration or misuse; perform incident triage and escalation as necessary.
• Lead recurring policy reviews and audits to ensure continued alignment with evolving business and regulatory needs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (legal, compliance, human resources) to handle data-related incidents and support policy enforcement.
• Collaborate with risk and governance teams to develop comprehensive DLP policies, procedures, and user awareness strategies.
• Draft procedural documentation and reporting metrics to evaluate and communicate DLP program performance.
• Serve as a technical liaison with business units and infrastructure teams to ensure secure configurations aligned with data protection objectives.

Required Experience and Technical Expertise

• Minimum 5 years of specialized experience in cybersecurity with a concentration in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) operations and engineering.
• Hands-on experience deploying and maturing enterprise-wide DLP programs.
• Proven track record in data discovery, classification, and lifecycle management strategies.
• Deep technical knowledge of network-based, endpoint, and email-based DLP technologies.
• Full understanding of the DLP policy lifecycle, from design to decommissioning.
• Strong experience in designing and automating security architectures in distributed or global environments with a DLP focus.
• Skilled in defining mitigation strategies against data-related risks and implementing technical controls accordingly.
• Solid grasp of complementary data protection technologies such as CASB, endpoint firewalls, host-based intrusion prevention, and antivirus solutions.
• Advanced communication and stakeholder engagement skills to effectively convey technical security concepts to business and IT audiences.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview DLP is considered an asset; however, in-depth expertise in alternative DLP platforms is equally valued.