Senior Data Loss Protection; DLP Specialist

This is an initial contract running until March 2027 years with strong likelihood to extend on a long-term basis (up to max five years) based on the project road maps, with start date by February 2027.

The DLP Engineer will work in an experienced and diverse Security Operations Team and be responsible for monitoring, investigating, and responding to DLP alerts, ensuring compliance with data protection policies, and maintaining the day-to-day functionality of DLP systems. The DLP Specialist will work closely with other teams to ensure data security operations are efficient and effective.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and maintain Palo Alto Enterprise DLP and Microsoft Purview systems.
• Monitor and respond to DLP alerts, investigate incidents, and mitigate risks.
• Configure, fine-tune, and optimize DLP policies to reduce false positives and improve rule accuracy.
• Perform system checks, troubleshooting, and ensures tool reliability and performance.
• Classify and protect sensitive data using Microsoft Purview.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to enforce DLP measures across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.
• Generate incident reports and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Continuously review and refine DLP rules to align with evolving business needs and data patterns.
• Stay updated on new features and best practices for DLP tools.

The perfect candidate has extensive hands‑on experience in managing and operating Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools, specifically Palo Alto Enterprise DLP and Microsoft Purview.

To be considered for this role, you will possess as many of the following skills as possible:

• 3-6 years of experience in a similar role or related to DLP operations
• Experience with Palo Alto Enterprise DLP and Microsoft Purview or similar systems
• Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR
• Experience with Splunk
• Fluency in English

Please note interviews would be conducted via video call (two stages), however the role is based 100% in Switzerland. Our client offers:

• The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long-term basis
• 50% working from home
• 20 days working remotely from abroad per year
• Modern office in central Basel (50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen

Are you interested to work in an international environment in one of the most important financial companies worldwide? Then apply now! We look forward to receiving your full application before the deadline on Tuesday 16 December.

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