Senior Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Specialist P-070

SMASH, Who we are?

We are agents for tech professionals in Costa Rica and Colombia that help them build careers in the United States. 
We believe in long-lasting relationships with our talent. We invest time getting to know them as individuals and understanding what they are looking for as their professional next step. 
We aim to find the perfect match. As agents, we make sure to pair our talent with our US clients, not only by their technical skills but as a cultural fit. Our core competency is to find the right talent, fast.
We purposefully move away from the “contractor” or “outsourcing” type of relationship. Our clients don’t want contractors or “just a service.” Neither does our talent.

Our Benefits

• Work from everywhere
• Private Medical Insurance
• English Academy for Employees and Relative
• Business Skills Coach – Certifications
• Discounts with Tech Universities
• Events and additional Perks

This is a remote position for Costa Rica and Colombia
This position is Remote to work with a US Company, you will require to have Citizenship or work permit from Costa Rica or Colombia to apply for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive DLP policies and classification standards for our client.
• Facilitate services and control capabilities for O365 and third-party SaaS services.
• Integrate DLP solutions with discovery and data governance tools.
• Manage data classification and tagging to ensure compliance with policies.
• Analyze data risks, document findings, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with our client's software developers and business stakeholders to identify and create DLP policies.
• Provide surge capacity for the implementation of new DLP solutions as needed.
• Conduct meetings and work sessions with various teams to ensure DLP policies are properly integrated into the SDLC pathway.
• Implement and manage DLP controls across multiple services, including email, USB devices, screenshots, and photos.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry best practices.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven expertise in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) at both program and implementation levels.
• Strong knowledge of security policies and data protection measures.
• Hands-on experience in implementing DLP tools and solutions.
• Experience with O365 and third-party SaaS services integration.
• Proficiency in data classification, tagging, and governance.
• Ability to analyze data risks and document mitigation strategies.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with developers and business stakeholders.
• Extensive experience in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in the financial industry is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with various DLP tools and solutions, including those that manage data loss through screenshots, USB devices, photos, and emails.
• Previous experience in implementing DLP solutions for a financial institution.
• Deep understanding of data governance and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Certifications in information security or data protection (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or similar).