Data Protection Specialist - Expert

Schuylkill•Allentown, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary We are seeking an experienced Data Protection Specialist - Expert to design, implement, and manage our organization’s data governance, information protection, and compliance capabilities across Microsoft 365. This role will serve as a hands-on technical lead for the Microsoft Purview platform, responsible for protecting sensitive data, enabling regulatory compliance, and responding to data risks across the enterprise. The ideal candidate has deep practical experience with Microsoft Purview (formerly Microsoft 365 Compliance) and is comfortable working cross‑functionally with Security, IT, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders . This role requires both strategic design and day‑to‑day operational execution .

Requirements

5 years related work experience
Hands‑on experience designing and managing Microsoft Purview in a production enterprise environment
Experience implementing and managing: Sensitivity labels and encryption DLP policies across cloud, endpoint, and SaaS applications Retention and records management policies Insider Risk Management and alert investigations eDiscovery (Standard and/or Premium) and audit logging

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with PowerShell for automation and reporting
Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, financial services, government)
Experience integrating Purview with third‑party security or governance tools
Prior ownership of enterprise DLP or information protection programs
Experience implementing and managing DSPM for AI
10 years related work experience to be considered in lieu of degree.
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
Expertise in securing Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments, including identity and access management
Understanding forensic methodologies, malware analysis, and chain-of-custody principles.
CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional - ISC2
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
CISM - Certified Information Security Manager - Information Systems Audit and Control Association
CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

Responsibilities

Microsoft Purview Strategy & Implementation Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Purview capabilities, including: Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) – sensitivity labels, label policies, auto‑labeling, encryption, and rights management Data Loss Prevention (DLP) – policies for email, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, endpoints, and third‑party applications Data Lifecycle Management & Records Management – retention labels, retention policies, and defensible disposal Insider Risk Management – risk indicators, policies, alerts, and investigation workflows eDiscovery & Audit – content searches, legal holds, audit log investigations, and evidence collection
Integrate Purview controls across Microsoft 365 workloads including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Defender, and hybrid environments where applicable
Serve as the technical subject‑matter expert and platform owner for Microsoft Purview
Data Classification & Governance Develop and maintain an enterprise data classification framework aligned with business needs and regulatory requirements
Partner with business units to identify and protect sensitive data such as PII, PHI, financial data, and intellectual property
Implement scalable data discovery using built‑in classifiers, trainable classifiers, and auto-classification policies
Ensure data protection controls are effective while maintaining usability and business productivity
Generative AI and Agentic AI Governance Compliance, Risk & Incident Response Translate regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, HITRUST and industry‑specific regulations) into enforceable technical controls
Monitor compliance posture using Microsoft Compliance Manager and recommend remediation actions
Investigate and respond to DLP incidents, insider risk alerts, and policy violations
Support internal and external audits by producing audit logs, reports, and compliance evidence
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, HR, and Security teams during investigations and regulatory inquiries
Automation & Operational Excellence Use PowerShell to automate Purview configuration, reporting, and operational tasks
Continuously tune and improve policies to reduce false positives and improve signal quality
Develop documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures to support ongoing governance and incident response