Data Protection Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a seasoned Data Protection Specialist to join our cybersecurity team. The role focuses on implementing, managing, and optimizing enterprise‑wide data loss prevention and classification solutions to safeguard sensitive information and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and fine‑tune Forcepoint DLP across endpoint, network, email/web, and cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain content inspection rules, fingerprinting, OCR, and incident‑response workflows for PII, PCI, PHI, GDPR‑regulated data, and intellectual property.
• Deploy, configure, and manage IBM Guardium for database activity monitoring, compliance auditing, and real‑time alerting, including data‑masking policies.
• Implement and maintain Boldon James classification solutions, defining taxonomy, labeling standards, and enforcement policies.
• Integrate DLP, classification, encryption, IRM, and CASB controls with SIEM, ticketing, and other security platforms.
• Create operational procedures, runbooks, and best‑practice documentation; support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with data management and security teams to monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve data‑protection platforms.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in data protection, information security, or privacy‑related roles.
• Hands‑on expertise with Forcepoint DLP, IBM Guardium, and Boldon James solutions.
• Strong knowledge of data‑privacy regulations (GDPR, PCI, HIPAA) and related compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical security controls.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Forcepoint DLP (endpoint, network, email/web, cloud)
• IBM Guardium (database activity monitoring, data masking)
• Boldon James Classification
• Encryption technologies
• Information Rights Management (IRM)
• Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
• SIEM integration and ticketing system integration