Data Loss Prevention Technical Lead

Valiant Solutions•Bethesda, MD

6d•$135,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Data Loss Prevention Technical Lead to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team! Must be located in the DMV area for on-site meetings in Bethesda, MD - primarily remote work. The Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Technical Lead provides expert leadership in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise data protection capabilities for the agency. This role ensures that all DLP activities follow federal requirements, compulsory directives, agency policies, and industry best practices. The position enhances the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of the agency’s information by monitoring data in motion, at rest, and in use, and by driving continuous improvement of DLP processes. The technical lead also supports broader cybersecurity operations by integrating DLP insights across incident response, threat intelligence, and security infrastructure teams. Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for 11 consecutive years , Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now! Must be located in the DMV to be considered for hire. Although this position allows for 100% remote work, there could be occasional onsite reporting in Bethesda, MD. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security.
Due to Federal requirements, this role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Must located in the DC, Maryland or Virginia (DMV) area to attend occassional meetings in Bethesda, MD - Remote work, otherwise.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field or an additional 3 years of relevant experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience with enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools and technologies.
Demonstrated experience operating DLP tools for data in motion, data at rest, and data in use, including analysis and interpretation of results.
Proven ability to protect sensitive data across platforms such as M365, email, web, and cloud environments.
Experience leading or serving as a technical point of contact for enterprise-scale DLP implementations.
Prior experience supporting large environments with at least 10,000 endpoints or users; experience supporting 50,000 or more clients preferred.
Experience integrating DLP solutions with SIEM platforms such as Splunk.
Strong ability to design, implement, and maintain DLP policies, incident workflows, and governance processes.
Ability to conduct risk assessments, tune policies, and perform incident triage to ensure effective data protection.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise DLP capabilities in alignment with federal and agency requirements.
Develop and maintain DLP policies, rulesets, incident workflows, and governance processes.
Monitor, analyze, and interpret DLP events to identify risks and recommend remediation strategies.
Protect sensitive data across M365, email, web, cloud, and other transmission channels.
Integrate DLP tools with SIEM platforms to enhance enterprise visibility and incident correlation.
Conduct risk assessments, evaluate data protection gaps, and recommend continuous improvements.
Serve as the technical lead for large-scale DLP deployments and cross-functional cybersecurity initiatives.
Collaborate with security infrastructure, vulnerability management, incident response, threat intelligence, and other cyber teams to support enterprise defensive operations.
Provide subject-matter expertise for enterprise continuous diagnostics and mitigation activities related to data protection.

Benefits

Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees
Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents
100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees
100% Paid Certifications
401K Matching up to 4%
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovation
Wellness & Fitness Program
Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal
Reimbursement for Public Transit and Parking
FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking
Referral Bonuses