Manager, Data Protection

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KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Data Protection to join our Advisory Services practice.

Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and enhancement of enterprise data protection programs, with emphasis on data loss prevention (DLP), Microsoft Purview, and controls that protect sensitive information across cloud, endpoint, collaboration, and enterprise data environments Configure, optimize, and operationalize Microsoft Purview and related data protection capabilities, including information protection, sensitivity labeling, DLP policies, monitoring, alerting, and policy enforcement aligned to business and regulatory requirements Integrate data security posture management (DSPM), data discovery, and classification capabilities into data protection programs to identify sensitive data, assess exposure, prioritize risk, and support appropriate protection controls Assess data protection requirements and existing control environments, identify gaps, and translate business, risk, privacy, and cybersecurity requirements into practical technical configurations, controls, operating procedures, and remediation plans Support customer delivery across assessments, solution design, implementation, testing, deployment, and optimization by managing work streams, coordinating teams, maintaining stakeholder communications, and delivering quality outcomes Support go-to-market and business development activities for data protection offerings, including solution development, proposals, pursuits, demonstrations, client presentations, and identification of opportunities to expand client relationships Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications Minimum five years of recent experience in data protection, data loss prevention, cybersecurity, data security, information protection, or a related field, including experience delivering enterprise data protection solutions or advisory services Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required Hands-on experience designing, implementing, configuring, or optimizing data loss prevention (DLP) and Microsoft Purview capabilities, including information protection, sensitivity labels, policy configuration, monitoring, and enforcement

Experience with data security posture management (DSPM), data discovery, data classification, sensitive data identification, or related data security technologies and controls Experience translating business, privacy, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements into data protection architectures, technical controls, policies, operational processes, and remediation approaches Experience supporting customer delivery,…