Security Consultant

DCV Technologies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Security Consultant specializing in Information Protection and Data Loss Prevention. This hands-on contract role involves enhancing DLP and data classification across Microsoft technologies. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in DLP programmes, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead initiatives independently. Qualifications such as CISSP or CISM are preferred. Apply now to discuss contract details and start dates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering DLP / information protection programmes.
• Strong knowledge of data classification, data leakage prevention and governance.
• Hands-on experience within Microsoft security environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of DLP and information protection initiatives.
• Deploy and enhance data classification and labelling controls.
• Work across Microsoft security technologies including Purview.

Skills

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Information Protection

Stakeholder management

Microsoft security environments

Data classification

Education

CISSP or CISM certification

Job description

Security Consultant – Information Protection / DLP (Contract)

We’re recruiting an experienced Security Consultant to support a large‑scale Information Protection and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) programme within a complex enterprise environment.

This is a hands‑on contract role focused on designing, deploying and enhancing DLP and data classification controls across a Microsoft security estate, covering technology, process and people change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and information protection initiatives
• Deploy and enhance data classification and labelling controls
• Work across Microsoft security technologies including Purview, Azure Information Protection (AIP) and Defender for Cloud Apps
• Support development of security governance, policies and standards
• Contribute to DLP response and investigation processes where required
• Engage with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including HR and Legal
• Drive delivery independently across multiple workstreams

Required Experience

• Proven experience delivering DLP / information protection programmes
• Strong knowledge of data classification, data leakage prevention and governance
• Hands‑on experience within Microsoft security environments
• Understanding of data privacy, compliance and legal considerations
• Ability to lead delivery with minimal oversight
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable

• CISSP or CISM certification
• Background in security consulting or enterprise transformation programmes

This role suits a senior‑level security consultant with real delivery experience, rather than SOC, IR or penetration testing profiles.

Apply now to discuss contract details and start dates