Data Protection (DLP) Lead

eNcloud Services Immediate RequirementTitle: Data Protection (DLP) LeadLocation: Houston, TX (Onsite 4 days, 1 day remote)C2C/W2*Key Responsibilities:** Lead implementation and enhancement of Microsoft Purview Data Classification and DLP policies across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and endpoint environments.* Design, implement, and optimize DLP policies and rules (conditions, thresholds, exceptions) to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.* Drive automation of DLP alert investigations, including detection validation, triage workflows, and root cause analysis.* Develop and enhance sensitivity labeling frameworks, including taxonomy, enforcement strategies, and adoption across the enterprise.* Analyze data classification trends and misclassifications, and coordinate user awareness and policy communication initiatives.* Build and maintain operational reporting frameworks, including dashboards and cadence-based reporting (monthly/quarterly) for risk, incidents, and performance metrics.* Lead AI security governance initiatives across Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and third-party AI integrations, including posture assessments and risk mitigation strategies.* Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and QA processes for DLP investigations and incident management.* Ensure proper audit readiness and compliance, including documentation, evidence retention, and traceability for security events.* Collaborate with security, compliance, IT, and business stakeholders to prioritize remediation activities and manage security backlogs.* Mentor and guide security analysts, manage workload distribution, and ensure adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs).* Continuously improve data protection capabilities through process optimization, automation, and integration with broader security frameworks.*Required Skills:*  * Experience as a Vulnerability Management Cybersecurity Data Protection Lead.  * 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, or DLP operations, with strong focus on Microsoft security ecosystem.  * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection, Sensitivity Labels, implementations) and M365 security controls.  * Strong understanding of data security, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices.  * Experience working with automation, reporting tools, and security analytics to improve operational efficiency. * Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills, with experience mentoring teams and working in cross-functional environments.