DLP Solutions Architect

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to advanced DLP technologies

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Specialist in Stellenbosch to implement, manage, and optimize DLP policies protecting sensitive data across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.

You will analyze incidents, tune detection rules, and collaborate with legal, compliance, and IT teams to meet regulatory requirements such as POPIA and GDPR. The role offers growth and exposure to advanced DLP technologies in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in information security with focus on Data Loss Prevention.
• Experience with major DLP solutions (Symantec DLP, McAfee DLP, Microsoft Purview).
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations (POPIA, GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and manage DLP tools and policies across endpoints, networks, and cloud.
• Monitor DLP alerts, investigate violations, and perform root cause analysis.
• Develop and refine DLP rules and signatures to improve detection accuracy.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and IT to align with regulatory needs.
• Provide reports on DLP effectiveness and incidents.
• Stay current with emerging threats related to data exfiltration and privacy.

Skills

Data security

DLP

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Education

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

Tools

Symantec DLP

McAfee DLP

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Placements24 seeks a proactive Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Specialist in Stellenbosch to implement, manage, and optimize DLP policies protecting sensitive data across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.

You will analyze incidents, tune detection rules, and collaborate with legal, compliance, and IT teams to meet regulatory requirements such as POPIA and GDPR. The role offers growth and exposure to advanced DLP technologies in a supportive team.