DLP Implementation Specialist

Happiest Minds Technologies; Dadri, Pune District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Happiest Minds Technologies seeks an experienced DLP Implementation Specialist with strong expertise in Microsoft Purview Information Protection and DLP to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-wide data protection solutions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience deploying and managing Microsoft data security technologies, developing data protection policies, investigating incidents, and driving data governance initiatives across cloud and on-premises environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview Information Protection and DLP.
• Experience in configuring and managing DLP policies and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer Microsoft Purview Information Protection and DLP solutions.
• Design and deploy data protection controls across Microsoft 365, endpoints, and cloud apps.
• Configure Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud Apps, and IRM capabilities.

Skills

DLP

Microsoft Purview InfoProt

Sensitivity Labels

IRM

MDE

CASB

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft Purview Information Protection

DLP

Sensitivity Labels

IRM

MDE

CASB

Job description

Job Description

DLP Implementation Specialist (Microsoft Purview)

Experience:5-8Years
Location: Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Noida

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced DLP Implementation Specialist with strong expertise in Microsoft Purview Information Protection & DLP to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-wide data protection solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in deploying and managing Microsoft data security technologies, developing data protection policies, investigating incidents, and driving data governance initiatives across cloud and on-premises environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and administer Microsoft Purview Information Protection, DLP, and Sensitivity Labeling solutions.
• Design and deploy data protection controls across Microsoft 365, Endpoint, Cloud Applications, and SaaS environments.
• Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (CASB), and Information Rights Management (IRM) capabilities.
• Create, tune, and optimize DLP policies to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.
• Monitor and investigate DLP incidents, policy violations, insider risks, and data exfiltration attempts.
• Collaborate with business units to identify, classify, and protect sensitive data assets.
• Perform policy lifecycle management, including implementation, testing, tuning, reporting, and governance reviews.
• Integrate Microsoft security solutions with enterprise security platforms and workflows.
• Support automation, operational improvements, and remediation activities for data protection programs.
• Maintain security metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and SLAs related to DLP performance and incident management.
• Provide technical guidance and best practices to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Assist in regulatory compliance initiatives and security audits.

Mandatory Skills

• 810 years of experience in Information Security with a strong focus on Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
• Hands‑on experience with:
• Microsoft Purview Information Protection
• Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Sensitivity Labels
• Information Rights Management (IRM)
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (CASB)
• Strong understanding of:
• Data Classification and Data Governance
• Data Protection and Information Security ControlsIncident Investigation and Remediation
• DLP Policy Creation, Tuning, and Optimization
• Insider Risk and Data Exfiltration Scenarios
• Experience working with cloud‑based security architectures and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise data protection frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with data governance and protection solutions such as:
• Varonis
• Proofpoint Information Protection
• Symantec DLP
• Forcepoint DLP
• Hands‑on experience with PowerShell, KQL, or security automation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Security Ecosystem.
• Experience supporting compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and NIST.
• Microsoft Security, Purview, SC-400, SC-200, or related certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Relevant security certifications