Microsoft Purview Consultant

High Tech Genesis Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

High Tech Genesis Inc. is seeking a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) / Data Security Specialist to serve as a Subject Matter Expert in DLP, data protection, and DSPM. The role focuses on modernizing DLP capabilities and migrating from Symantec DLP to Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP.

You will lead gap analyses, develop remediation plans, align DSPM with DLP controls, and provide guidance to cybersecurity teams. The position is Montreal-based with a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security, focused on DLP or data protection.
• Hands-on experience with DLP technologies and policies.
• Experience with Symantec DLP.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP.
• Strong data classification, sensitive data protection, and security controls knowledge.
• Experience with DSPM concepts and technologies.
• Experience conducting gap and maturity assessments and remediation planning.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be located in Montreal and available to work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support migration from Symantec DLP to Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP.
• Conduct DLP gap analysis and identify policy and control differences.
• Develop recommendations and compensating controls for identified gaps.
• Support phased implementation, policy migration, testing, validation, and change management.
• Assess DLP maturity and recommend improvements to operations.
• Identify current vs target-state security gaps and plan execution.
• Align DSPM with DLP controls to improve data visibility, classification, monitoring, protection.
• Provide DLP expertise to cybersecurity and technical teams.
• Develop technical documentation and implementation roadmaps.

Skills

DLP technologies

gap/maturity assessments

analytical skills

communication

stakeholder management

Tools

Symantec DLP

Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) / Data Security Specialist to act as a Subject Matter Expert in DLP, data protection, and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM).

The role will focus on modernizing DLP capabilities, supporting the migration from Symantec DLP to Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP, and developing an integrated data-centric security approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead/support migration from Symantec DLP to Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP.

• Conduct DLP gap analysis and identify policy and control coverage differences.

• Develop recommendations and compensating controls to address identified gaps.

• Support phased implementation, policy migration, testing, validation, and change management.

• Assess DLP maturity and recommend improvements to operational effectiveness.

• Identify current-state vs. target-state security gaps and develop execution plans.

• Align DSPM capabilities with DLP controls to improve data visibility, classification, monitoring, and protection.

• Provide DLP expertise and guidance to cybersecurity and technical teams.

• Develop technical documentation, recommendations, and implementation roadmaps.

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, DLP, or data protection.

• Strong hands-on experience with DLP technologies and policies.

• Experience with Symantec DLP.

• Experience with Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP.

• Strong understanding of data classification, sensitive data protection, and security controls.

• Experience with DSPM concepts and technologies.

• Experience conducting gap/maturity assessments and developing remediation plans.

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Must be located in Montreal and available to work in a hybrid environment.