Security Data Loss Prevention DLP Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Security Data Loss Prevention Engineer in Northampton to enhance their Cyber Security Engineering team. The successful candidate will develop DLP policies, manage incidents, and collaborate with teams to prevent data loss and ensure data protection. Familiarity with DLP tools like Microsoft Purview, along with certifications in cybersecurity, is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dedicated DLP role or heavy DLP-focused cyber security role.
• Hands-on experience with DLP policy, incident management, and reporting.
• Practical understanding of cyber and information security.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer DLP policies.
• Perform analysis and triage of DLP violations.
• Work with Security Operations and Engineering teams on DLP strategy.

Skills

DLP policy

Incident management

Data protection

End-User Behaviour Analytics

Insider Risk Management

Cyber and information security

Education

Microsoft SC-400

AZ-500

MS-900

CISSP

Tools

Microsoft Purview

M365

Proofpoint

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Security Data Loss Prevention DLP Engineer, northampton

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Client:

Harrington Starr

Location:

northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Data Loss Prevention/ DLP/ Insider Threat Analyst required by Harrington Starr’s global client to play a key role in their Cyber Security Engineering team.

The role will play a key role in protecting the organisation from exposure to data loss/ theft.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Developing and administering DLP policies
• Perform analysis and triage of DLP violations
• Play an integral role in any cyber incidents with a DLP focus
• Working with the Security Operations and Engineering teams on DLP strategy
• Provide reporting on DLP incidents
• Developing Firmwide strategy for Data Loss Prevention
• Regular usage of DLP tools such as Microsoft Purview

In order to be suitable, you will need:

• Experience in a dedicated DLP role or a cyber security role with a heavy DLP focus.
• Hands-on experience of DLP policy, incident management, data protection and reporting
• Experience of Microsoft Purview, M365, and Proofpoint technologies
• Practical experience End-User Behaviour Analytics (EUBA) and Insider Risk Management
• A good overall understanding of cyber and information security
• Certifications such as Microsoft SC-400, AZ-500, MS- 900, or CISSP preferred