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# Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Consultant

- **Company:** Firstpro Philadelphia, LLC
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Data Control, Data Discovery, Information Leak Prevention, Enterprise Data Management, Data Logging, Data Classification
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=282a1707d0369821

## About the Role

* Hands-on experience implementing and configuring Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and/or Endpoint Protection solutions within an enterprise environment.
 * Experience with one or more leading security platforms, including Microsoft Purview, Palo Alto XSIAM, Proofpoint, or similar technologies.
 * Strong understanding of enterprise data protection principles, including:
 * Data monitoring and logging
 * Device management
 * Access controls
 * Encryption policies
 * Security reporting and compliance
 * Experience leading or participating in data discovery, data classification, and data labeling/tagging initiatives from start to finish.
 * Ability to analyze security events, recommend policy improvements, and balance security requirements with business needs.
 * Strong communication and documentation skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience managing DLP and Endpoint Protection programs beyond initial deployment, including ongoing policy tuning, dashboard management, KPI reporting, and exception handling.
 * Project management experience, including coordinating cross-functional technology initiatives.
 * Experience working within enterprise cybersecurity or information security teams in regulated or complex environments.

## Description

* Deploy, configure, and support enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Endpoint Protection (EP) solutions across the organization.
 * Implement and fine-tune DLP policies to protect sensitive data while minimizing business disruption.
 * Configure and manage security controls using platforms such as Microsoft Purview, Palo Alto XSIAM, Proofpoint, or comparable technologies.
 * Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and business teams to identify, classify, and protect sensitive information.
 * Perform data discovery, classification, and labeling/tagging initiatives from planning through implementation.
 * Monitor DLP activity, investigate policy violations, and recommend improvements based on findings.
 * Manage reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to measure DLP effectiveness and identify trends.
 * Develop and maintain escalation procedures for policy exceptions and security incidents.
 * Support encryption, device management, access control, and logging initiatives that strengthen the organization's overall data protection strategy.
 * Document configurations, procedures, and best practices to support ongoing operations and compliance efforts.


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