Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Specialist

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site work environment

Specialized training in data security

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a dedicated Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Specialist to join the security team. The role focuses on protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or exfiltration.

You will configure, manage, and optimize DLP solutions, monitor for potential data breaches, respond to security incidents, and generate reports on policy compliance and DLP effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in information security, with a focus on data protection or DLP.
• Hands-on experience with DLP technologies (e.g., Symantec DLP, Forcepoint, Microsoft Purview DLP).
• Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, POPIA) and data classification principles.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems and policies.
• Monitor DLP alerts and investigate potential data leakage incidents.
• Develop and refine DLP rules and signatures to accurately detect sensitive data.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to define data classification and handling policies.
• Respond to DLP-related security incidents and provide support for incident investigation.
• Generate regular reports on DLP effectiveness, incidents, and policy compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Data protection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

Symantec DLP

Forcepoint

Microsoft Purview DLP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Specialist to join their security team in East London . This role is focused on protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or exfiltration. You will be responsible for configuring, managing, and optimizing DLP solutions to enforce data security policies, monitor for potential data breaches, and respond to security incidents related to data leakage. This is a critical role for maintaining data confidentiality and compliance within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems and policies.
• Monitor DLP alerts and investigate potential data leakage incidents.
• Develop and refine DLP rules and signatures to accurately detect sensitive data.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to define data classification and handling policies.
• Respond to DLP-related security incidents and provide support for incident investigation.
• Generate regular reports on DLP effectiveness, incidents, and policy compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in information security, with a focus on data protection or DLP.
• Hands-on experience with DLP technologies (e.g., Symantec DLP, Forcepoint, Microsoft Purview DLP).
• Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, POPIA) and data classification principles.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• On-site work environment fostering team synergy.
• Opportunities for specialized training in data security technologies.
• Paid time off and a supportive professional atmosphere.
• A key role in data protection within a growing organization in East London .