DLP Consultant/Lead (Data Loss Prevention)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Onsite) Contract: Initial 6-12 month contract, extendable Must be willing to work onsite and under a contract/independent contractor setup Immediate joiners or candidates with up to 15 days' notice preferred Available Role/s: DLP Consultant DLP Lead We are hiring Data Loss Prevention (DLP) professionals across both Consultant and Lead levels to support a large-scale enterprise cybersecurity program. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with strong hands-on expertise in DLP administration, incident management, data protection, and governance within regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Manage and investigate DLP incidents across endpoint, email, network, and data-at-rest channels Configure, implement, and optimize DLP policies and controls Monitor data protection alerts and recommend remediation actions Support compliance, regulatory, and data governance initiatives Conduct DLP tuning, reporting, and operational improvements Collaborate with business, security, and technology teams to enhance data protection capabilities Support DLP infrastructure maintenance, upgrades, and platform enhancements DLP Consultant Requirements 3-6 years of Cyber Security experience Minimum 3 years of hands-on DLP administration and incident handling experience Strong experience with Symantec DLP across Endpoint, Email, Network, and Data-at-Rest Experience investigating and resolving DLP incidents Strong understanding of data protection principles and security best practices DLP Lead Requirements 7-10 years of Cyber Security experience Proven experience leading DLP programs, projects, or teams Strong expertise in DLP governance, policy management, and operational oversight Experience managing DLP infrastructure upgrades and platform enhancements Experience within banking, financial services, or regulated industries is highly preferred Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities Preferred Certifications CISA CISSP CISM Equivalent industry-recognized Cyber Security certifications Show more Show less