Information Security Engineer - DLP

Nexus Recruitment Group; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global security engineering team is seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer focused on Data Loss Prevention (DLP). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Microsoft Purview and a practical understanding of enterprise data security in a regulated environment, ensuring tools are well-implemented and optimized.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience implementing and managing enterprise-wide DLP solutions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 security and compliance features.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, implementation, and management of DLP solutions.
• Monitor tool efficacy and drive improvements.
• Develop metrics and dashboards to measure DLP performance.

Skills

Data Loss Prevention

Microsoft Purview

Data Protection Principles

Security Incident Response

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Proofpoint

Job description

About the job Information Security Engineer - DLP

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Information Security Engineer Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to join our global security engineering team. This role is responsible for overseeing enterprise-wide data protection efforts, ensuring DLP tools are effectively implemented, monitored, and continually optimized. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Microsoft Purview and M365 DLP ecosystems, paired with a practical understanding of enterprise data security needs in a highly regulated, global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Data Loss Prevention, with a focus on Microsoft Purview and related Microsoft 365 compliance technologies.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of DLP solutions to protect sensitive data across endpoints, emails, and cloud platforms.
• Monitor tool efficacy and drive improvements to detection, reporting, and response workflows across the DLP platform.
• Manage tool lifecycle processes, including capacity planning, maintenance, and upgrades of DLP technologies.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, compliance, and infrastructure teams to align DLP efforts with firmwide security strategy.
• Partner with business units to assess needs, ensure policy compliance, and promote data protection awareness.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting to measure DLP performance and inform stakeholders.
• Stay current on regulatory data protection requirements and evolving cybersecurity threats.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience implementing and managing enterprise-wide DLP solutions, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Purview.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft 365 security and compliance features, including DLP policies, data classification, and Insider Risk Management.
• Familiarity with Proofpoint DLP and email security technologies is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of data protection principles, governance frameworks, and security incident response processes.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse, global teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications (Nice-to-Have):

• Microsoft SC-400: Information Protection Administrator
• Microsoft AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• CISSP or equivalent enterprise security certification