This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Data Protection Lead Engineer based in India.
This is a senior cybersecurity role focused on protecting sensitive enterprise data across a global technology workplace. You will lead the technical strategy and architecture for a large-scale Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program. The role combines Microsoft Purview and Sentinel expertise with cloud security, automation, APIs, and emerging AI/ML techniques. You will translate complex security requirements into scalable solutions while balancing strong protection with business usability. As a technical leader, you will influence architecture decisions, resolve high-risk incidents, and improve detection and response capabilities. You will also mentor engineers and collaborate with senior stakeholders across security, privacy, infrastructure, and business teams.
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Accountabilities:
Own the technical strategy, architecture, roadmap, and policy design for a global DLP program using Microsoft Purview, Sentinel,



or equivalent enterprise security platforms.
Design and implement advanced DLP policies that effectively protect sensitive information while maintaining usability across regions and business units.
Apply machine learning and AI techniques to improve data classification, reduce false positives, enhance threat detection, and strengthen data protection capabilities.
Architect and oversee automated workflows and data pipelines using technologies such as Python and Azure Logic Apps to transform DLP telemetry into actionable security insights.
Design, manage, and govern RESTful APIs that integrate DLP platforms with broader cybersecurity and technology ecosystems.
Lead investigations into complex and high-risk data loss incidents, including remediation, root-cause analysis, and implementation of preventative measures.
Develop executive-level metrics, dashboards, and reporting that provide clear

📌 Data Protection Lead Engineer (India)
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📍 India