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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Protection Leader - **Company:** Collective Insights - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Data Security, Information Security Management, Python (Programming Language), PCI Data Security Standards, Windows PowerShell, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, Systems Integration, Data Classification, Microsoft Power Automate, Information Technology, Graphql - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7328811074a4f2a5 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Zero Trust security?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Experience: 5-8+ years in data protection across at least two domains (Information Protection, DLP, Insider Risk, eDiscovery/Records, DSPM) with enterprise delivery experience. * Education: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience). Master's/MBA preferred. * Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Varonis or Proofpoint. Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and auditor expectations in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and public sector. Familiarity with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, APIs, Logic Apps, Graph API). * Solution Design & Implementation: Proven ability to craft secure, scalable architectures and trade-off analyses. Hands-on guidance of build teams implementing Purview labels/DLP, Varonis permissions cleanup, Proofpoint DLP/ITM, and DSPM integrations. * Problem-Solving & Communication: Structured thinking and clear written/verbal communication from technical to executive levels; workshop facilitation and executive-ready materials. * Certifications (preferred): Microsoft SC-400, SC-200, SC-100; CISSP, CCSP, CIPP; vendor certifications for Varonis or Proofpoint. Additional Requirements: * Availability for periodic client travel and professional engagements. * Commitment to ongoing education and staying current on data protection trends (e.g., AI governance, DSPM, Zero Trust data). **Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. ## Description Job Description: As a Data Protection Leader, you will design, implement, and optimize enterprise data protection solutions across Information Protection (classification, labeling, encryption), Data Loss Prevention (endpoint, email, web/SSE, cloud), Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery & Records Management, and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). You will translate business, compliance, and security needs into scalable architectures leveraging Microsoft Purview (primary) alongside Varonis and Proofpoint, integrating with client ecosystems to reduce risk, enable compliance, and drive measurable value realization. What You Will Be Doing: * Solution Design: Define target-state data protection architectures across labeling/encryption, DLP policies, insider risk models, eDiscovery workflows, records retention, and DSPM patterns. Ensure solutions are scalable, repeatable, and aligned to regulatory and Zero Trust data principles. * Client Engagement: Facilitate assessments and architecture workshops; advise executives on regulatory and risk implications; recommend operating model changes for compliance and monitoring. * Implementation: Guide conversion of architecture into secure designs and implementation plans; collaborate with Technical Specialists on configuration, policies, and automation (e.g., Purview policies, Varonis remediation, Proofpoint rules). * Compliance & Risk Management: Align solutions to frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA/HITRUST, PCI DSS, SOX, FedRAMP, GDPR/CCPA). Define controls for data classification, retention, exfiltration, insider misuse, and auditability. * Technical Leadership: Act as design authority; lead design reviews, threat modeling, and establish non-functional requirements (availability, DR, performance). * Documentation & Reporting: Produce architecture diagrams, decision records, requirements, test/acceptance criteria, and runbooks. Provide status and outcome reporting. * Continuous Improvement: Conduct post-implementation reviews; tune DLP/IRM/eDiscovery policies; codify reusable modules and playbooks. * Practice Development: Support pursuits (SOW scoping, demos/POCs, pricing inputs) and represent the practice externally. ## Related Videos - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Technical Documentation - How Can I Write Them Better and Why Should I Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/681-technical-documentation-how-can-i-write-them-better-and-why-should-i-care) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How to govern Vibe Coding for the Enterprise](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100290-how-to-govern-vibe-coding-for-the-enterprise) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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