Microsoft Data Protection & Compliance Specialist

MICROSOFT DATA PROTECTION & COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
Alexandria, Egypt (San Stefano)

Job Type: Fulltime
Reports to: CISO
Key Microsoft Certifications: SC-400

At Allendevaux & Company, we are building customer-focused teams that collectively provide expertise in data protection and AI governance for our customers. As a Microsoft Data Protection & Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for implementing data protection policies, regulatory compliance frameworks, and governance controls. This role is critical for maintaining Microsoft Purview, DLP, and compliance measures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MIP) to secure sensitive data.
• Develop and enforce Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies for emails, cloud storage, and endpoints.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, ISO 27701, etc.).
• Conduct risk assessments and data classification strategies.
• Monitor and respond to compliance violations and security incidents related to data protection.
• Work with legal, IT, and security teams to establish enterprise-wide data governance frameworks.
• Optimize Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps to prevent data leaks and insider threats.
• Provide training on compliance best practices and regulatory updates.

Required Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400)
• 3+ years of experience in compliance, data governance, or security risk management.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, DLP, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy laws and standards (GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27701, NIST, etc.).

Location of Job Opportunity:

The office is located within the Regus Business Center at 161 Abdel Salam Aref Street, San Stefano, Alexandria, Egypt. You will be working with other team members. You can sometimes work remotely (as arranged with your manager) from your home office; it must be equipped with stable Internet and minimal background noise disruption.

Working Hours:

This opportunity supports customers in the EU, UK and US. As an average, be prepared to work 11:00am to 8:00pm Egypt Standard Time, with a break for lunch, although flexibility will be needed as occasionally you may need to work a little later when meeting with US colleagues.

Paid Time Off:

Paid-time-off (PTO) is four weeks and can be spent for any purpose such as national or religious holidays, vacation, sick leave, etc.