Security Data Loss Prevention Engineer

Job description

Introduction
Information and Data are some of the most important organizational assets in today’s businesses. As a Security Consultant, you will be a key advisor for IBM’s clients, analyzing business requirements to design and implement the best security solutions for their needs. You will apply your technical skills to find the balance between enabling and securing the client's organization with the cognitive solutions that are making IBM the fastest growing enterprise security business in the world.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Demonstrated experience and proficiency in working with DLP, including configuration, troubleshooting, and policy management. DLP Deployment Troubleshooting: Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve deployment failures and issues with DLP solutions Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate DLP-related tasks and streamline workflows. Security and Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of data security principles, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and the ability to align DLP policies with compliance requirements. Network and Endpoint Security: Knowledge of network and endpoint security concepts to integrate DLP solutions effectively within your organization's infrastructure. Incident Response Skills: The capability to respond to DLP incidents promptly, investigate data breaches, and implement corrective actions. Collaboration and Communication: Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and compliance departments. Adaptability and Learning: Willingness and ability to stay updated with the latest DLP technologies and security trends to adapt to evolving threats and challenges. Analytical Thinking: Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze complex DLP issues and devise innovative solutions. Documentation: Effective documentation skills to maintain records of configurations, policies, and incident reports for future reference.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
• 5+ years of DLP Engineering / administration experience
• 3+ years of management of DLO within a Federal environment
• Experience with designing and implementing DLP policies and controls to meet federal security requirements and protect sensitive information.Knowledge of security frameworks including such as MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, & NIST.
• Hands-on troubleshooting, analysis, and technical expertise to resolve incidents and/or service requests.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including security analysts, system administrators, and network engineers, to integrate ForcePoint and DLP solutions into existing environments.
• Understanding of possible attack activities such as network reconnaissance probing/ scanning, DDoS, malicious code activity, etc.
• CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

·  DoD background and experience
·  Cloud Experience
·  DISA STIG experience
·  RMF experience
·  Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate DLP-related tasks and streamline workflows