Symantec DLP Consultant

Meta Infotech; Thane; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta Infotech in India is seeking a highly skilled DLP Administrator/Analyst to safeguard sensitive data through robust DLP solutions and incident response capabilities. You will lead the deployment, tuning, and ongoing management of data protection controls, ensuring alignment with GDPR, HIPAA, and industry best practices.

The role emphasizes vulnerability assessments, policy development, and collaboration across teams to implement security controls, monitor events, and drive security awareness

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data protection principles and regulations (GDPR, HIPAA).
• Experience with DLP tools such as Symantec DLP and Microsoft Purview.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex technical information.
• Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems to protect sensitive data.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify threats.
• Develop and enforce data security policies and procedures for compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security measures and incident response plans.
• Monitor security event logs to detect anomalies and respond to incidents.
• Provide training and awareness programs on data security best practices.

Skills

DLP administration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

Symantec DLP

Microsoft Purview

SIEM

Log analysis

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced DLP Administrator / Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data protection and security, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Roles and Responsibility

• Implement and maintain Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify potential security threats.
• Develop and enforce data security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security measures and incident response plans.
• Monitor and analyze security event logs to detect anomalies and respond to security incidents.
• Provide training and awareness programs on data security best practices to employees.

Job Requirements

• Strong understanding of data protection principles and regulations, including GDPR and HIPAA.
• Experience with DLP tools and technologies, such as Symantec DLP and Microsoft Purview.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical information.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols and architectures, including TCP/IP and DNS.

Skills Required

• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) administration Symantec DLP, Microsoft Purview, or equivalent platforms.
• Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and log/event monitoring.
• Incident response and security incident handling.
• Data protection regulations and compliance — GDPR, HIPAA.
• Security frameworks and standards — ISO 27001, NIST.
• Network protocols and architecture — TCP/IP, DNS.
• Endpoint, email, and cloud security controls.
• Data classification and encryption technologies.
• Policy and procedure development and enforcement.
• Scripting/automation for security operations (e.g., PowerShell, Python) — a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ — a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.