DLP Engineer (Data Security)

Athena BharatJobs; Greater Noida, Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Athena BharatJobs in India is seeking a seasoned DLP Engineer (L3) to design and implement enterprise-wide data loss prevention using Microsoft Purview and Zscaler. You will lead policy deployments, incident response, and collaborate with IT and security teams to enforce protections across the organization.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, strong scripting (PowerShell), and expertise in compliance and labeling.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Purview DLP, MIP sensitivity labels, and compliance center.
• Expertise in Zscaler DLP policy configuration and traffic inspection.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, API integration).
• Experience in architecture design and integration with third-party systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-wide DLP strategy using Microsoft Purview and Zscaler.
• Architect scalable solutions for data classification, labeling, and protection.
• Integrate Purview and Zscaler DLP controls for unified enforcement.
• Develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Graph API) for policy deployment and reporting.
• Conduct security assessments and continuous improvement of DLP policies.
• Lead incident response for data exfiltration and insider threats.
• Mentor L2 engineers and provide technical escalation support.
• Align DLP policies with regulatory frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).

Skills

Microsoft Purview DLP

Zscaler DLP

PowerShell scripting

API integration

Data classification & labeling

Incident response

Tools

None

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to DLP alerts from Microsoft Purview and Zscaler.
• Perform incident triage and root cause analysis; escape complex cases to L3.
• Maintain and update DLP policies and sensitivity labels in Microsoft Purview.
• Troubleshoot endpoint DLP issues (Windows, M365 apps) and Zscaler traffic inspection.
• Execute runbooks for policy tuning, agent redeployment, and configuration fixes.
• Generate compliance and incident reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT and Security teams for policy enforcement and user support.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview DLP and Zscaler DLP.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 compliance center and sensitivity labels.
• Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell preferred).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft SC-400 (Information Protection & Compliance)
• Zscaler Certified Cloud Security Specialist (ZCCS)

Job Description: DLP Engineer Level 3 (L3)

• Role: Data Loss Prevention Engineer L3
• Specialization: Microsoft Purview & Zscaler DLP
• Experience: 8+ years

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-wide DLP strategy using Microsoft Purview and Zscaler.
• Architect scalable solutions for data classification, labeling, and protection.
• Integrate Purview and Zscaler DLP controls for unified enforcement.
• Develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Graph API) for policy deployment and reporting.
• Conduct security assessments and continuous improvement of DLP policies.
• Lead incident response for critical data exfiltration attempts and insider threats.
• Mentor L2 engineers and provide technical escalation support.
• Align DLP policies with regulatory frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).

Required Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Purview DLP, MIP sensitivity labels, and compliance center.
• Expertise in Zscaler DLP policy configuration and traffic inspection.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, API integration).
• Experience in architecture design and integration with third-party systems.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft SC-400 / SC-401
• Zscaler Certified Cloud Security Specialist (ZCCS)