Insider Threat And Data Loss Prevention Specialist

Summary

Join our team as an Insider Threat & Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Specialist! This remote role, based in Europe/UK, offers a unique opportunity to design and implement a comprehensive insider threat and data loss prevention capability for a client with minimal current controls. You will conduct assessments, define roadmaps, identify appropriate DLP technologies, recommend and support deployment of platforms, develop operational processes, build awareness programs, and establish KPIs. Collaboration with various departments is crucial to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate possesses extensive cybersecurity experience, particularly in DLP or insider threat programs, and a strong understanding of relevant regulations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 2–3 years focused on DLP or Insider Threat programs
• Proven experience designing and operationalising DLP and insider threat capabilities in medium to large organisations
• Strong understanding of regulatory and privacy considerations in employee monitoring (especially across jurisdictions like the EU and US)
• Knowledge of behavioural analytics and data classification strategies
• Experience with tools like Microsoft Purview, Symantec DLP, Forcepoint, or other leading platforms
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current state of insider threat monitoring, including people, tools, policies, and processes
• Define a roadmap to enhance visibility, detection, and prevention of insider threats and unintentional data leaks
• Identify appropriate DLP technologies, including endpoint, email, cloud, and network-based controls
• Recommend and support deployment of Insider Threat Management platforms or modules (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, Proofpoint, DTEX, Egress, etc.)
• Develop operational processes for insider threat detection, triage, escalation, investigation, and response
• Build awareness and training programs to mitigate the human element of insider threats
• Establish KPIs, reporting mechanisms, and integration with existing SIEM/SOC operations
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, and IT to ensure processes respect privacy and regulatory guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with the risks unique to gambling and gaming companies—such as insider betting, IP theft, and customer data leakage—is highly desirable