Executive - Cyber Transformation

About KPMG in India

KPMG entities in India are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada. 

KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focused and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment.

Job Description DLP Engineer/Administrator

 

Must Have Skills Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Administration & Implementation,

Add-on Skills: Data Classification, Information Rights Management

Experience: 3-5 years relevant

Role: Security Professional

Location: Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bangalore

Key Responsibilities:

1. DLP Implementation & Configuration

• Deploy, configure, and manage DLP solutions (e.g., Forcepoint, Symantec, McAfee).
• Design and implement DLP policies for email, endpoints, cloud storage, and web traffic.
• Integrate DLP with SIEM, CASB, and other security tools for centralized monitoring.
• Conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) testing for new DLP features and updates.
• Work with IT teams and business units to align DLP configurations with organizational security policies.

 

2. Policy Tuning & Optimization

• Regularly review and fine-tune DLP policies to reduce false positives and negatives.
• Conduct data classification and discovery scans to identify sensitive information.
• Establish role-based access controls (RBAC) to manage DLP policy enforcement.
• Implement custom content detection rules for industry-specific sensitive data (e.g., PII, PCI, PHI).

 

3. Incident Response & Monitoring

• Investigate DLP alerts and incidents, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Escalate high-risk incidents to Security Operations Center (SOC) and Incident Response (IR) teams.
• Maintain incident response playbooks and coordinate mitigation strategies for data leaks.
• Generate DLP reports and dashboards to track policy violations and incident trends.

 

4. Data Classification and Information Rights Management

·       Create and manage classification labels and content policies.

·       Set permissions for users based on organizational requirements.

·       Activate or deactivate file protection as needed.

·       Transfer ownership or revoke access to files.

 

Technical Skills:

·       Hands-on experience with DLP tools (e.g., Symantec DLP, Forcepoint DLP, Microsoft Purview, McAfee DLP, Digital Guardian, Netskope).

·       Strong understanding of data classification, encryption, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

·       Expertise in network security, endpoint security, and cloud security.

·       Experience in SIEM integration, CASB solutions, and data discovery tools.

·       Knowledge of incident response frameworks and forensic investigation techniques.

 

Soft Skills:

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·       Ability to communicate technical details to non-technical stakeholders.

·       Excellent documentation and report-writing abilities.

·       Collaborative mindset to work with cross-functional teams (Security, IT, Legal, Compliance).

 

Certifications And Trainings Preferred:

·       Certified Forcepoint DLP System Engineer

·       Certified Forcepoint DLP Administrator

·       Symantec Data Loss Prevention 15.5 Technical Specialist

·       Symantec Data Loss Prevention 16.x Administration Technical Specialist

·       Trend Micro Certified Professional

·       McAfee Certified Product Specialist - McAfee Data Loss Prevention

Equal employment opportunity information 

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Certifications And Trainings Preferred:

·       Certified Forcepoint DLP System Engineer

·       Certified Forcepoint DLP Administrator

·       Symantec Data Loss Prevention 15.5 Technical Specialist

·       Symantec Data Loss Prevention 16.x Administration Technical Specialist

·       Trend Micro Certified Professional

·       McAfee Certified Product Specialist - McAfee Data Loss Prevention

·       SASE engineer

·       MS Purview