Security Engineer

Description

Security Engineer – 6-month contract – Fully Remote

My client is looking for a Security Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Microsoft Purview and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to support the development, configuration and implementation of data security policies across the business. Building and deploying experience is needed.

This role will focus on building and deploying Purview policies, managing data classification and sensitivity labels, and ensuring effective DLP controls are implemented and enforced. You will also work closely with the SOC to integrate policies and security alerts into Microsoft Sentinel, alongside supporting end users through communications and training.

Essential Skills & Experience from the Security Engineer:

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).

Proven experience building, configuring and deploying Purview policies.

Experience with data classification, sensitivity labels and information protection.

Understanding of DLP policy testing, enforcement and optimisation.

Experience integrating Microsoft security tooling with Sentinel / SOC operations.

Strong stakeholder communication skills, including delivering end-user guidance and training.

Key Responsibilities of the Security Engineer:

Design, build and configure Microsoft Purview DLP policies and controls.

Implement data classification, sensitivity labels and information protection policies.

Manage policy testing, deployment, enforcement and ongoing optimisation.

Configure and implement DLP policies to prevent unauthorised sharing, access and exfiltration of sensitive data.

Integrate Microsoft Purview alerts and policies with Microsoft Sentinel and SOC processes.

Work with security teams to monitor policy effectiveness, investigate incidents and improve data protection controls.

Develop end-user communications and deliver training to promote awareness and compliance with data protection policies.

Provide technical guidance on Purview capabilities, policy configuration and best practices.

The IT Security Engineer can work fully remote for the duration of the contract.

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