Microsoft Purview Consultant

High Tech Genesis

$100K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, DLP, or data protection.
  • Hands-on experience with DLP technologies and related policies.
  • Familiarity with Symantec DLP and Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP.
  • Understanding of data classification and sensitive data protection.
  • Knowledge of DSPM concepts and technologies.
  • Experience conducting gap/maturity assessments and developing remediation plans.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead migration from Symantec DLP to Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP.
  • Conduct gap analysis for DLP and identify policy differences.
  • Develop recommendations and controls for addressing identified gaps.
  • Support phased implementation, testing, and change management of DLP policies.
  • Assess DLP maturity and suggest operational improvements.
  • Identify security gaps and create execution plans to address them.
  • Align DSPM capabilities with DLP controls to enhance protection and classification.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work environment in Montreal.
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Access to cutting-edge DLP technologies and frameworks.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) / Data Security Specialist to act as a Subject Matter Expert in DLP, data protection, and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM).

The role will focus on modernizing DLP capabilities, supporting the migration from Symantec DLP to Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP, and developing an integrated data-centric security approach.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead/support migration from Symantec DLP to Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP.
  • Conduct DLP gap analysis and identify policy and control coverage differences.
  • Develop recommendations and compensating controls to address identified gaps.
  • Support phased implementation, policy migration, testing, validation, and change management.
  • Assess DLP maturity and recommend improvements to operational effectiveness.
  • Identify current-state vs. target-state security gaps and develop execution plans.
  • Align DSPM capabilities with DLP controls to improve data visibility, classification, monitoring, and protection.
  • Provide DLP expertise and guidance to cybersecurity and technical teams.
  • Develop technical documentation, recommendations, and implementation roadmaps.


  • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, DLP, or data protection.
  • Strong hands-on experience with DLP technologies and policies.
  • Experience with Symantec DLP.
  • Experience with Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP.
  • Strong understanding of data classification, sensitive data protection, and security controls.
  • Experience with DSPM concepts and technologies.
  • Experience conducting gap/maturity assessments and developing remediation plans.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Must be located in Montreal and available to work in a hybrid environment.

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