We are seeking a Data Protection Engineer with strong hands-on experience in data security and data loss prevention technologies to design, implement, and operate enterprise-grade data protection solutions.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for protecting sensitive data across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments, ensuring data visibility, classification, and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage Forcepoint DLP solutions across:
- Network DLP
- Endpoint DLP
- Email and Web channels
- Configure and maintain Data Visibility and Data Discovery use cases to identify sensitive data at rest, in motion, and in use.
- Implement and manage Data Classification policies and integrate them with DLP controls.
- Work on FIM (File Integrity Monitoring) use cases to detect unauthorized changes to sensitive files and systems.
- Integrate Endpoint Security / XDR solutions with DLP and SOC platforms.
- Monitor alerts, analyze incidents, and perform root cause analysis related to data protection violations.
- Tune DLP policies to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.
- Support SOC and Incident Response teams with data protectionrelated investigations.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NCA, GDPR, local data protection laws).
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and dashboards for stakeholders.
- Participate in change management, upgrades, and platform optimization activities.
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Forcepoint DLP (mandatory)
- Data Visibility & Data Discovery
- Data Classification frameworks
- FIM (File Integrity Monitoring)
- Endpoint Security / XDR solutions
- Solid understanding of:
- Data protection concepts (Data at Rest, Data in Motion, Data in Use)
- DLP policies, fingerprints, classifiers, and OCR
- Endpoint OS security (Windows primarily)
- Experience integrating DLP with:
- SIEM / SOAR platforms
- Email Security, Web Security, and Endpoint agents
- Good understanding of networking and security fundamentals.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle security incidents.
- Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
Experience
- 57 years of overall experience in Information Security
- 35 years of hands-on experience specifically in Data Protection / DLP / Endpoint Security
- Proven experience working in enterprise or SOC environments is preferred.
