Senior DLP Policy & Reporting Lead (Proofpoint SME)

Zohorecruit; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Data Security Analyst with Proofpoint DLP SME expertise to lead policy development and reporting. This hybrid role focuses on enterprise-scale data protection, policy tuning, and cross-functional collaboration with security and data teams.

You will be a key SME driving improvements to DLP tooling, metrics, and documentation, ensuring accurate detection and meaningful enterprise reporting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data security, DLP or related cybersecurity functions.
• Hands-on experience with Proofpoint DLP (required).
• Experience with Microsoft Purview and/or Island.io is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills for pivot tables and data analysis in reporting.
• Proven experience developing, tuning, and optimizing DLP policies and rules.
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and tuning of DLP policies and rules within enterprise security tools.
• Act as the primary SME supporting DLP analysts by refining rules and improving detection.
• Partner with data analysts to build and deliver actionable data loss metrics and reporting.
• Create playbooks, job aids, and documentation to standardize DLP operations and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of data protection strategies across the organization.
• Contribute to strengthening enterprise-wide data security posture through hands-on execution and strategic input.

Skills

DLP policy development

Data security

Advanced Excel

Reporting

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Proofpoint DLP

Microsoft Purview

Island.io

Job description

Zohorecruit in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Data Security Analyst with Proofpoint DLP SME expertise to lead policy development and reporting. This hybrid role focuses on enterprise-scale data protection, policy tuning, and cross-functional collaboration with security and data teams.

You will be a key SME driving improvements to DLP tooling, metrics, and documentation, ensuring accurate detection and meaningful enterprise reporting.