Data Protection Technical Specialist - DLP/Microsoft Purview

Data Protection Technical Specialist Location : Remote Experience : Minimum 5 Years Job Summary : We are hiring a Data Protection Technical Specialist to remotely support enterprise data protection initiatives for a government/semi-government client in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience configuring and operating Microsoft data protection technologies. Key Responsibilities : - Implement and manage Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies. - Configure Microsoft Information Protection (labels, encryption, DRM). - Manage Microsoft Intune Mobile Device Management (MDM) policies. - Implement and maintain enterprise encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit. - Troubleshoot DLP, Information Protection, and Intune issues. - Collaborate with project teams and client stakeholders remotely. - Prepare technical documentation and implementation guides. Required Qualifications : - 5+ years of relevant experience. - Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview DLP, Information Protection (labels/encryption/DRM), Intune MDM, and enterprise encryption. - Relevant accredited certifications (see Preferred Certifications below). - Experience working with government or semi-government entities. - Strong communication skills. - Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with a distributed team. Preferred Certifications : Not specified in the source requirements - the following are illustrative examples commonly held by candidates for this type of role, offered as guidance for screening rather than a confirmed mandatory list : - Microsoft Certified : Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400) - Microsoft Certified : Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) - Microsoft Certified : Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) - CISSP, CCSP, or CompTIA Security+ Job Details : Work Mode : Remote Location : Remote (supporting a Saudi Arabia-based client) Experience : 5+ years Availability : Immediate (2 weeks preferred) Duration / contract terms : To be confirmed (per project Statement of Work)