Security Data Loss Prevention DLP Engineer

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Security Data Loss Prevention DLP Engineer to join their Cyber Security Engineering team in the West Midlands. You will play a vital role in protecting the organization from data loss and theft, by developing and managing DLP policies while working closely with security operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in DLP-focused roles, familiarity with DLP tools, and relevant cybersecurity certifications, ensuring a strategic approach to data security.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dedicated DLP role or a cyber security role with a heavy DLP focus.
• Hands-on experience of DLP policy and incident management.
• A good overall understanding of cyber and information security.

Responsibilities

• Developing and administering DLP policies.
• Perform analysis and triage of DLP violations.
• Provide reporting on DLP incidents.

Skills

Data Loss Prevention

Cyber Security

Incident Management

Data Protection

End-User Behaviour Analytics

Education

Certifications such as Microsoft SC-400, AZ-500, MS-900, or CISSP

Tools

Microsoft Purview

M365

Proofpoint

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Harrington Starr

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Yes

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Posted:

09.06.2025

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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