Agile Defense ยท 1 month ago
Security Engineer - DLP
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $142K/yr
5+ years expAgile Defense is committed to bringing adaptive innovation to support the nation's vital missions. The Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Security Engineer will design, implement, and manage enterprise data protection solutions, ensuring sensitive information is protected throughout its lifecycle.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Implement, and maintain Microsoft Purview, DLP, Information Protection, and compliance policies, plans, and procedures
Develop and tune DLP rules for endpoints to manage the flow of data between approved boundaries
Manage and optimize sensitivity labels, mandatory encryption, and content marking across Microsoft 365 and supported third-party integrations within our operating environment
Collaborate with IT and department teams to align DLP policy coverage with regulatory and contractual data handling requirements (e.g., CUI, FCI)
Investigate and respond to DLP incidents, working with Defender XDR and Sentinel to correlate events and generate actionable insights
Maintain DLP dashboards and reporting to track violations, policy effectiveness, and user behavior trends
Serve as the technical liaison for enterprise data protection initiatives involving Purview, Zscaler, Qualys, and related security tools
Support periodic policy reviews, risk assessments, and audits, ensuring continuous compliance and alignment with security architecture standards
Document DLP processes, SOPs, and configuration baselines in accordance with company change management practices (Jira/Confluence)
Provide technical guidance and training to administrators and end-users on data handling best practices
Qualification
Required
At least one of the following or related certifications: Microsoft Certified Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400), Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in information security, with at least 2+ years focused on data protection and DLP engineering
Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Purview Information Protection/DLP, Microsoft 365 E5 Security, Defender for Endpoint, Intune app protection, and Entra ID (Azure AD)
Actionable knowledge of data classification standards and compliance frameworks (NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001, HIPAA)
Strong understanding of DLP rule logic, sensitivity label configuration, and incident response workflows
Experience with KQL queries, Microsoft Sentinel, and automated DLP alert handling through SOAR or ticketing tools (e.g., Jira)
Must be a proactive self-starter with ability to effectively manage timelines for delivery and execution
Preferred
Familiarity with ZScaler and Qualys a plus
Company
Agile Defense
Agile Defense is an information technology company located in Reston. It is a sub-organization of Agile-BOT.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-11-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Rick Wagner
Chief Executive Officer
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Bill Luebke
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-18
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