DLP Implementation Specialist (Microsoft Purview)

Happiest Minds Technologies; Dadri, Pune District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Happiest Minds Technologies is seeking an experienced DLP Implementation Specialist to design and implement enterprise-wide data protection using Microsoft Purview Information Protection & DLP. You will deploy, configure, and optimize policies, labels, and controls across Microsoft 365, endpoints, and cloud apps.

The role requires hands-on expertise with MDE, CASB, IRM, and strong governance, incident investigation, and collaboration with stakeholders to protect sensitive data assets across

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in Information Security with a focus on Data Loss Prevention.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview Information Protection, DLP, Sensitivity Labels, IRM, MDE, CASB.
• Strong knowledge of data classification, governance, incident investigation, and DLP tuning.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage Purview Information Protection and DLP solutions.
• Design data protection controls across Microsoft 365, endpoints, and cloud apps.
• Configure Defender for Endpoint, CASB, and IRM capabilities.
• Tune DLP policies to reduce false positives.
• Investigate DLP incidents and governance reviews.
• Collaborate with business units to protect sensitive data.
• Provide guidance and support for audits and compliance.

Skills

DLP

Purview Information Protection

Sensitivity Labels

IRM

MDE

CASB

Data Classification

Data Governance

Incident Investigation

Data Exfiltration Scenarios

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Cloud Apps

Job description

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

• 8-10 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 Controls
• Incident 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.