Microsoft Purview and Data Protection Engineer

Requirements

• Education & Certificates
• Bachelor's degree, required
• Concentration in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Advanced degree in a related discipline is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft SC-400: Information Protection Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft SC-401: Information Security Administrator (or equivalent current certification).
• Microsoft SC-100: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (preferred).
• Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 E5 Security.
• Experience implementing AI governance and protecting Microsoft 365 Copilot and other AI services using Microsoft Purview.
• Competencies & Attributes
• Data Protection Concepts
• Strong understanding of enterprise data protection principles, including:
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
• Data Classification
• Data Discovery
• Data Governance
• Information Protection
• Sensitivity Labels
• Data Lifecycle Management
• Encryption technologies
• Least Privilege and Zero Trust security models
• Knowledge of structured and unstructured data protection strategies.
• Design and Manage Microsoft Purview Sensitivity Labels and Label Policies.
• Configure automatic and recommended labeling.
• Implement encryption and rights management for sensitive corporate information.
• Support secure collaboration while protecting confidential data.
• Monitoring and Incident Response
• Monitor DLP and Insider Risk alerts and perform root cause analysis.
• Investigate policy violations and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Develop dashboards and reports to measure program effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency.
• Compliance & Governance
• Familiarity with regulatory and industry frameworks including:
• GDPR
• CCPA
• HIPAA
• PCI DSS
• SOX
• NIST
• ISO 27001
• Ability to align technical controls with compliance requirements.
• Benefits/Compensation
• The compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, DC and New York, NY and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications.
• The anticipated base salary range for this role is $160,000 to $180,000.
• In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
• Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by Carlyle.
• Advanced degree in a related discipline is preferred.

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