Vulnerability Management Cybersecurity Data Protection (DLP) Lead
About The Position
This is a contract role for a Vulnerability Management Cybersecurity Data Protection (DLP) Lead in Houston, Texas. The position requires 4 days in-office and 1 day remote, with a duration of 6 months and potential for extension. The role involves leading the implementation and enhancement of Microsoft Purview Data Classification and DLP policies, designing and optimizing DLP policies, driving automation of DLP alert investigations, and developing sensitivity labeling frameworks. The lead will also analyze data classification trends, build operational reporting, lead AI security governance, establish SOPs, ensure audit readiness, collaborate with stakeholders, mentor analysts, and continuously improve data protection capabilities.
Requirements
- Experience with Microsoft Purview Data Classification and DLP policies
- Proficiency in designing, implementing, and optimizing DLP policies and rules
- Experience with automation of DLP alert investigations
- Experience developing sensitivity labeling frameworks
- Ability to analyze data classification trends
- Experience building operational reporting frameworks and dashboards
- Experience leading AI security governance initiatives
- Experience establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and QA processes
- Knowledge of audit readiness and compliance requirements
- Experience collaborating with security, compliance, IT, and business stakeholders
- Mentoring and leadership experience
- Understanding of service-level agreements (SLAs)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot
- Experience with Power Platform
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation and enhancement of Microsoft Purview Data Classification and DLP policies across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and endpoint environments
- Design, implement, and optimize DLP policies and rules (conditions, thresholds, exceptions) to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives
- Drive automation of DLP alert investigations, including detection validation, triage workflows, and root cause analysis
- Develop and enhance sensitivity labeling frameworks, including taxonomy, enforcement strategies, and adoption across the enterprise
- Analyze data classification trends and misclassifications, and coordinate user awareness and policy communication initiatives
- Build and maintain operational reporting frameworks, including dashboards and cadence-based reporting (monthly/quarterly) for risk, incidents, and performance metrics
- Lead AI security governance initiatives across Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and third-party AI integrations, including posture assessments and risk mitigation strategies
- Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and QA processes for DLP investigations and incident management
- Ensure proper audit readiness and compliance, including documentation, evidence retention, and traceability for security events
- Collaborate with security, compliance, IT, and business stakeholders to prioritize remediation activities and manage security backlogs
- Mentor and guide security analysts, manage workload distribution, and ensure adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs)
- Continuously improve data protection capabilities through process optimization, automation, and integration with broader security frameworks
Benefits
- Flexible work from home options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
