Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Subject-Matter Expert / Technical Lead

Position Title: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Subject-Matter Expert / Technical Lead

Location: Bethesda, MD | Hybrid- Not Remote

Cybervance is a rapidly growing information security and information technology company based in Washington, D.C., and we are an equal opportunity employer. We design, develop, and manage the successful execution of training programs for government and private sector organizations. Cybervance believes in creating innovative solutions to deliver measured results.

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Subject-Matter Expert (SME) / Technical Lead to lead enterprise-level DLP strategy, deployment, and operations. The SME will be responsible for protecting sensitive data across all forms—data in motion, data at rest, and data used by developing and implementing comprehensive DLP policies, tools, and incident response workflows.

This role is ideal for an experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong background in enterprise data protection, DLP architecture, and SIEM integration. The successful candidate will combine technical depth with leadership capabilities to ensure sensitive data remains protected across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-wide DLP solutions to prevent unauthorized data access, movement, and exfiltration.
• Operate and optimize data loss prevention tools for data in motion, data at rest, and data in use, ensuring consistent visibility and control across all platforms.
• Develop and maintain DLP policies, workflows, and governance frameworks, aligned with federal cybersecurity standards and organizational requirements.
• Analyze and interpret DLP monitoring results to identify potential data leakage risks, insider threats, and policy violations.
• Protect sensitive information and secure transmission avenues, including M365, email, web, and cloud collaboration platforms.
• Design, implement, and maintain DLP policies, incident workflows, and governance processes to ensure data security compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments, policy tuning, and incident triage to maintain effective data protection and minimize false positives.
• Integrate DLP tools with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems such as Splunk for advanced correlation, automation, and alerting.
• Lead or serve as the technical point of contact for enterprise-scale DLP implementations, ensuring integration with other cybersecurity and IT initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cybersecurity and compliance teams regarding DLP best practices and operational procedures.
• Generate metrics, dashboards, and management reports to track DLP performance, compliance posture, and policy enforcement effectiveness.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security, with at least 3+ years focused on Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies.
• Experience operating DLP tools (covering data in motion, data at rest, and data in use) and interpreting DLP analysis results.
• Demonstrated experience leading or serving as the technical point of contact for large-scale DLP implementations.
• Proven success securing data across multiple transmission channels (e.g., M365, email, web, and cloud environments).
• Prior experience supporting large enterprise environments (10,000+ endpoints/users); experience with 50,000+ clients preferred.
• Hands-on experience integrating DLP solutions with SIEM platforms, such as Splunk, for incident correlation and response.
• Proficiency with DLP technologies such as Symantec DLP, Forcepoint DLP, Microsoft Purview, or Digital Guardian.
• Strong understanding of data classification, policy enforcement, and incident handling workflows.
• Experience conducting policy tuning, alert optimization, and data discovery scans in complex environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills to articulate findings and recommendations to both technical and executive audiences.
• Familiarity with federal and enterprise data protection standards, including NIST RMF, FISMA, and FedRAMP.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (preferred).
• Current government security clearance: Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or vendor-specific DLP certifications (e.g., Symantec or Microsoft).
• Experience with cloud-native data protection and CASB integration.
• Prior work in federal cybersecurity programs or large-scale hybrid enterprise environments.