Data Loss Prevention Analyst

Title: Cybersecurity Analyst Data Loss Prevention

Client Domain: Federal Home Loan Mortgage

Location: McLean, VA 22102 Hybrid/Remote

Duration: 12 Contract potential to hire/possible extension

Must Haves:

• Must have hands on experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies, not solely from the administrative perspective, looking for someone with policy or rule development experience specifically.


• It's important for someone to be an excellent team player and someone who is flexible enough to roll with the punches when it comes to changes process overhauls.


• Candidates must have the destination of GenAI in mind.


• Understanding of AI and how it impacts a business process and how DLP should be considered to respond to AI related tasks.


• Strong preference for prior experience in a similar environment requiring adherence to processes and protocols is required.


• Must have had some experience with Splunk or another similar tool.


• Both written and verbal communication is key with prior experience communicatively across multiple business areas and teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the Cyber Data Loss Prevention (DLP) team in further expanding upon the established DLP Program by defining additional processes/controls for continuous risk reduction/issue remediation purposes, and to meet the objectives detailed in the DLP Program Charter


• Define new and enhance existing DLP policies/rules to support technology changes and to continuously increase DLP Program coverage via multiple detection technologies in accordance with established process


• Tune DLP policies on a continuous basis to maintain a mature set of policies within the scope of the DLP Program


• Partner with required stakeholders to remediate DLP design, process, and technology gaps


• Partner with Cyber Security Operations teams as needed to enhance DLP monitoring / response on an ongoing basis


• Provide support in defining and building upon metrics to measure effectiveness and efficiency of the Program, and support reporting needs across the organization


• Build, develop, and maintain relationships with internal and external partners and vendors to formulate DLP solutions for Client


• Support the team in risk and audit activities as required

Position Requirements:

• At least 2 years of related experience


• At least 5 years of experience working in the field of Information Security/Information Technology


• Hands-on experience working on endpoint, proxy, email DLP tools


• Experience working with Splunk


• Ability to communicate effectively, persuasively, and credibly with internal management and partners / stakeholders


• Ability to adapt, work in and thrive in a frequently changing environment


• Excellent teaming skills


• View obstacles and gaps as an exciting challenge, focus on providing detailed solutions to solve problems


• Certifications relevant to the Cyber Security industry