Data Protection Consultant

Data Protection Consultant

Salary: $97,500-$130,000

Benefits include:

• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k)/profit sharing

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Protection Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with the end-to-end design, implementation, and operational enablement of a data protection program. This program will encompass data sensitivity classification, data discovery, data labeling, and data loss prevention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data protection program, including data sensitivity classification, data discovery, data labeling, and data loss prevention.
• Translate program strategy into actionable designs and define clear processes and workflows.
• Architect, implement, and operationalize Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Data Protection tools, with a strong preference for experience with Microsoft Purview.
• Oversee both the process and tooling aspects of the data protection program, ensuring seamless transition to a steady-state operation.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and operationalizing data protection programs.
• Hands-on experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Data Protection tools, specifically Microsoft Purview.
• Strong ability to translate strategic program requirements into detailed processes and workflows.
• Experience in managing data protection programs through to operational steady-state.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in data protection and security (e.g., CIPP, CIPM, CISSP) are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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