Security Consultant

Security Consultant – Information Protection / DLP (Contract)

We’re recruiting an experienced Security Consultant to support a large-scale Information Protection and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) programme within a complex enterprise environment.

This is a hands-on contract role focused on designing, deploying and enhancing DLP and data classification controls across a Microsoft security estate, covering technology, process and people change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and information protection initiatives
  
  
• Deploy and enhance data classification and labelling controls
  
  
• Work across Microsoft security technologies including Purview, Azure Information Protection (AIP) and Defender for Cloud Apps
  
  
• Support development of security governance, policies and standards
  
  
• Contribute to DLP response and investigation processes where required
  
  
• Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including HR and Legal
  
  
• Drive delivery independently across multiple workstreams
  
  Required Experience
  
  
• Proven experience delivering DLP / information protection programmes
  
  
• Strong knowledge of data classification, data leakage prevention and governance
  
  
• Hands-on experience within Microsoft security environments
  
  
• Understanding of data privacy, compliance and legal considerations
  
  
• Ability to lead delivery with minimal oversight
  
  
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  
  Desirable
  
  
• CISSP or CISM certification
  
  
• Background in security consulting or enterprise transformation programmes
  
  This role suits a senior-level security consultant with real delivery experience, rather than SOC, IR or penetration testing profiles.
  
  Apply now to discuss contract details and start dates