DLP Team Lead--Work From Office

Job Role : DLP Team Lead--Microsoft Purview Tool--Work From Office

Should be willing to work in second shift

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled DLP Team Lead to spearhead our Data Loss Prevention initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical function, safeguard the organizations sensitive information, and directly influence the security posture of our customers enterprise. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong leadership to drive a proactive, risk-aware culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing DLP team, fostering skill development, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Design, implement, and continuously enhance the client organizations DLP strategy, policies, and controls.
• Collaborate closely with IT and business stakeholders to identify sensitive data, enforce protection measures, and mitigate risk exposure.
• Conduct data classification exercises and recommend effective mitigation strategies for potential data leaks.
• Ensure seamless integration of DLP tools and processes across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, process optimization, and proactive threat intelligence.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.) and internal security policies.
• Provide actionable insights and regular reporting to senior management and stakeholders on DLP posture and trends.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with enterprise DLP solutions such as Symantec, Forcepoint, Microsoft Purview, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of data protection regulations, risk management frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in incident response, threat analysis, and security monitoring.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage, coach, and inspire a technical team.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security certifications such as CISM or equivalent are plus.
• Experience in cloud security and DLP integration across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Prior experience leading security operations or compliance-focused teams.