Must Have Skills: Data Classification & Protection : Expertise in identifying, categorizing, and securing sensitive data across systems, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, or CCPA. DLP Policy Configuration & Management : Skilled in designing, implementing, and maintaining DLP policies using tools like Symantec, Microsoft Purview, or Forcepoint to prevent unauthorized data access or leakage. Incident Response & Investigation : Ability to monitor, analyze, and respond to DLP alerts and privacy breaches, conducting root cause analysis and recommending remediation actions. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Assessment : Strong understanding of data privacy laws and frameworks, with experience in conducting risk assessments and audits to ensure organizational compliance. Nice to Have Skills: Cloud Security Knowledge : Familiarity with securing data in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and applying DLP controls across hybrid infrastructures. SIEM & Threat Intelligence Integration : Experience integrating DLP tools with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) to enhance visibility and incident correlation. Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) : Ability to support or conduct PIAs to evaluate data handling practices and ensure alignment with privacy regulations. Automation & Scripting : Basic proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to automate DLP tasks and customize rule sets.
