ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT - DLP Concept

Happiest Minds Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Happiest Minds Technologies seeks an experienced DLP Implementation Specialist to join our security team in Bengaluru. The role requires hands-on DLP deployment across a large enterprise and collaboration with business units to protect high-value data.

The candidate should have 8–10 years of information security experience, deep knowledge of Symantec, Forcepoint and McAfee DLP, and strong incident response skills.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of information security experience with focus on DLP implementation and management.
• Hands-on experience with DLP OEMs such as Symantec, Forcepoint and McAfee.
• Strong incident response knowledge and policy configuration.
• Experience with cloud architecture and data security implications.
• Ability to maintain metrics and SLAs including incident response times and false positives.
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer DLP tools, including configuration of policies, upgrades, and patching.
• Monitor and respond to alerts generated from DLP systems and related technologies.
• Understand and follow the incident response process through event escalations.
• Collaborate with business groups to identify, classify, and secure high-value data.
• Implement proactive measures to enhance accuracy and effectiveness of DLP tools.
• Maintain metrics and SLAs related to DLP performance and incident response.
• Provide training and support to team members and stakeholders on DLP best practices.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on DLP initiatives and performance metrics.

Skills

DLP technologies

Incident response

Cloud architecture

Metrics and SLAs

Presentation & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

CISSP/CISM or equivalent

Tools

Symantec DLP

Forcepoint DLP

McAfee DLP

Microsoft Purview

Job description

DLP Implementation Specialist

Years of Experience: 8-10 Years

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced DLP Implementation Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with the implementation and administration of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies across a large enterprise. This role requires a deep understanding of various DLP OEMs, including but not limited to Symantec, Forcepoint, and McAfee. The candidate will be responsible for configuring policies, monitoring alerts, and collaborating with business units to secure high‑value data.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and administer DLP tools, including configuration of policies, upgrades, and patching.
• Monitor and respond to alerts generated from DLP systems and other related technologies.
• Understand and follow the incident response process through event escalations.
• Collaborate with business groups to identify, classify, and secure high‑value data.
• Implement proactive measures to enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of DLP tools.
• Maintain various metrics and SLAs related to DLP performance and incident response.
• Provide training and support to team members and stakeholders on DLP best practices.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on DLP initiatives and performance metrics.

Mandatory Skills:

• Extensive hands‑on experience with DLP technologies, specifically with DLP OEMs such as Symantec, Forcepoint, and McAfee.
• Strong understanding of DLP concepts and incident response processes.
• Experience in cloud architecture and its implications for data security.
• Proven ability to maintain metrics and SLAs, including examples such as incident response times, false positive rates, and policy compliance rates.
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Purview and its integration with DLP solutions.
• Knowledge of organizational network architectures, including on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements related to data protection.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in DLP technologies or information security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).
• 8-10 years of experience in information security, with a focus on DLP implementation and management.

Join our team and play a critical role in safeguarding our organization's sensitive data through effective DLP strategies and solutions.