Engineering Security Lead – Data Classifications & DLP
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About the Role
Help AG is seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineer with strong expertise in Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data classification, and data discovery technologies.
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Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, configure, and manage enterprise level DLP solutions using Symantec DLP
- Implement and maintain GEODI Data Classifier, GEODI Data Discovery, and GEODI End Point Discovery solutions
- Develop and maintain DLP policies for monitoring, detection, and prevention of sensitive data leakage
- Configure and manage endpoint, network, email, cloud, and storage based DLP controls
- Perform data discovery and classification activities across enterprise environments
- Analyse DLP incidents, investigate security violations, and recommend remediation actions
- Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and compliance teams to strengthen data protection posture
- Fine tune policies and detection mechanisms to reduce false positives and improve operational efficiency
- Generate operational, compliance, and risk assessment reports for management and audit requirements
- Support incident response activities related to data exfiltration and insider threats
- Perform system upgrades, patch management, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for DLP platforms
- Develop documentation including SOPs, architecture diagrams, operational runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in Information Security and Data Protection technologies
- Strong hands on experience with Symantec DLP and GEODI platforms
- Experience in incident analysis, policy tuning, and troubleshooting DLP solutions
- Strong understanding of data classification methodologies and data governance principles
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, Symantec DLP Certification preferred
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Job Overview
- Help AG is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Security Engineer with strong expertise in Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data classification, and data discovery technologies.
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of hands on experience in designing, implementing, administering, and supporting enterprise Data classification and DLP solutions, specifically with Symantec DLP and GEODI platforms.
- The candidate will be responsible for protecting sensitive organizational data, implementing data governance controls, managing endpoint and discovery solutions, and ensuring compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, configure, and manage enterprise level DLP solutions using Symantec DLP.
- Implement and maintain GEODI Data Classifier, GEODI Data Discovery, and GEODI End Point Discovery solutions.
- Develop and maintain DLP policies for monitoring, detection, and prevention of sensitive data leakage.
- Configure and manage endpoint, network, email, cloud, and storage based DLP controls.
- Perform data discovery and classification activities across enterprise environments.
- Identify sensitive and regulated data across structured and unstructured repositories.
- Analyse DLP incidents, investigate security violations, and recommend remediation actions.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and compliance teams to strengthen data protection posture.
- Fine tune policies and detection mechanisms to reduce false positives and improve operational efficiency.
- Generate operational, compliance, and risk assessment reports for management and audit requirements.
- Support incident response activities related to data exfiltration and insider threats.
- Perform system upgrades, patch management, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for DLP platforms.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in Information Security and Data Protection technologies.
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, Symantec DLP Certification, or equivalent will be an advantage.
- Strong hands on experience with Symantec DLP, GEODI Data Classifier, GEODI Data Discovery, GEODI End Point Discovery.
- Experience in deploying and managing endpoint and discovery agents.
- Strong understanding of data classification methodologies and data governance principles.
- Experience in incident analysis, policy tuning, and troubleshooting DLP solutions.
- Good knowledge of Windows environments, file systems, and endpoint security.
- Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks related to data classification and protection.
- Experience in handling structured and unstructured data repositories.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Benefits
- Health insurance with one of the leading global providers for medical insurance.
- Career progression and growth through challenging projects and work.
- Employee engagement and wellness campaigns activities throughout the year.
- Annual Flight tickets to home country.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Flexible/Hybrid working environment.
- Inclusive and diverse working environment.
- Open door policy.
About Us
- Help AG is the cybersecurity arm of e& enterprise (formerly Etisalat Digital) and provides leading enterprise businesses and governments across the Middle East with strategic consultancy combined with tailored information security services and solutions.
- Present in the Middle East since 2004, Help AG was strategically acquired by e& (formerly Etisalat Group) in Feb 2020.
- Help AG has firmly established itself as the region's trusted IT security advisor by remaining vendor agnostic, trustworthy, independent, and cybersecurity focused.
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