DLP Consultant/Lead (Data Loss Prevention)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Onsite)Contract: Initial 6-12 month contract, extendableMust be willing to work onsite and under a contract/independent contractor setupImmediate joiners or candidates with up to 15 days' notice preferredAvailable Role/s:DLP Consultant DLP LeadWe 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 ResponsibilitiesManage and investigate DLP incidents across endpoint, email, network, and data-at-rest channelsConfigure, implement, and optimize DLP policies and controlsMonitor data protection alerts and recommend remediation actionsSupport compliance, regulatory, and data governance initiativesConduct DLP tuning, reporting, and operational improvementsCollaborate with business, security, and technology teams to enhance data protection capabilitiesSupport DLP infrastructure maintenance, upgrades, and platform enhancementsDLP Consultant Requirements3-6 years of Cyber Security experienceMinimum 3 years of hands-on DLP administration and incident handling experienceStrong experience with Symantec DLP across Endpoint, Email, Network, and Data-at-RestExperience investigating and resolving DLP incidentsStrong understanding of data protection principles and security best practicesDLP Lead Requirements7-10 years of Cyber Security experienceProven experience leading DLP programs, projects, or teamsStrong expertise in DLP governance, policy management, and operational oversightExperience managing DLP infrastructure upgrades and platform enhancementsExperience within banking, financial services, or regulated industries is highly preferredStrong stakeholder management and leadership capabilitiesPreferred CertificationsCISACISSPCISMEquivalent industry-recognized Cyber Security certifications