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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Security Consultant - **Company:** Ascii Group, LLC - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Cloud Storage, Cyber Security, Data as a Services, Data Discovery, Data Governance, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Lifecycle Management, Information Security Management, Security Information and Event Management, Unstructured Data, Google Cloud, Data Classification, Snowflake - **Published:** June 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/73d1b0b1-44e7-4cd6-980f-4e98e47b5a04 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience in Data Security, DSPM, DLP, or Information Protection * Understanding of: Data lifecycle security (Data-at-rest, in-transit, in-use) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform data services) * Hands-on or consulting experience with: DSPM tools (BigID, Cyera, Microsoft Purview, Symmetry Systems, Security.ai, Zscaler etc.)) * Knowledge of: Data classification frameworks, Data access governance and Data risk & exposure management * NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Data Protection standards * Regulatory & Framework Knowledge - Strong stakeholder communication and documentation skills * Consulting & Analytical Skills - Use case definition & business mapping and Risk assessment and prioritization * Skills: Cyber Security * Experience Required: 6-8 Must Have Skills: * DSPM * DLP * Purview * CloudSecurity * DataGovernance ## Description * We are seeking an experienced Data Security Consultant to lead Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) assessments, enabling organizations to identify critical data risks, define use cases, evaluate DSPM products, and develop a comprehensive DSPM adoption strategy and roadmap. 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