Data Loss Prevention Consultant

Insight Global; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a highly technical Senior DLP Consultant to lead the design, implementation, and operation of an enterprise DLP program in a government-aligned environment.

You will build DLP capabilities from the ground up, configure controls across Purview, Netskope, and Palo Alto, and translate security requirements into actionable policies and procedures. Expect collaboration with engineers, PMs, BAs, and leadership to deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of information security with focus on DLP.
• Proven experience leading enterprise DLP implementations from strategy to deployment.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview DLP, Netskope and Palo Alto environments.
• Experience developing, deploying, and tuning DLP policies across cloud, endpoint, and network environments.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Microsoft Purview DLP policies.
• Implement and tune Netskope DLP capabilities.
• Integrate and optimize DLP controls within Palo Alto security platforms.
• Collaborate with security engineers and leadership to design policies.
• Create and update technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Deliver regular status updates to leadership.

Skills

DLP program leadership

Microsoft Purview DLP

Netskope DLP

Palo Alto security

Policy development

Data classification

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Netskope

Palo Alto Networks

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a highly technical, hands‑on Senior Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Consultant to lead the design, implementation, and operationalization of an enterprise‑wide DLP program. This is not a governance‑only or advisory role, the selected consultant will be responsible for building DLP capabilities from the ground up, configuring and deploying controls, partnering with security stakeholders, and establishing repeatable processes that can serve as a model for future organizational adoption.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise implementing DLP technologies across Microsoft Purview, Netskope, and Palo Alto environments and can translate security requirements into operational controls. This individual will work closely with security engineers, project managers, business analysts, and leadership teams to develop policies, implement controls, create documentation, and transfer knowledge to internal teams.

This engagement is focused on delivering measurable outcomes and establishing a sustainable DLP program aligned with NIST standards in a government environment.

• Configure and manage Microsoft Purview DLP policies.
• Implement and tune Netskope DLP capabilities.
• Integrate and optimize DLP controls within Palo Alto security platforms.
• Participate in project planning and stakeholder meetings.
• Review data classification requirements and ensure proper policy alignment.
• Conduct policy testing, validation, and remediation activities.
• Investigate implementation issues and coordinate resolution efforts.
• Create and update technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with security engineers to operationalize DLP controls.
• Deliver regular status updates, milestones, and recommendations to leadership.
• Provide hands‑on coaching and knowledge transfer to internal teams throughout the engagement.

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Skills and Requirements

• 7+ years of information security experience with a focus on Data Protection or Data Loss Prevention.
• Proven experience leading enterprise DLP implementations from strategy through operational deployment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with: Microsoft Purview DLP, Netskope DLP and Palo Alto Networks security technologies.
• Experience developing, deploying, and tuning DLP policies across cloud, endpoint, and network environments.
• Deep understanding of data protection, data classification, data governance, and information security principles.