Sr. IT Security Engineer – Data Governance, Protection & DLP Focus
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
1872 Consulting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Data Security, Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Sr IT Security Engineer – Data Governance, Protection & DLP Focus
Chicago, IL — Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 WFH)
SummaryThe Sr IT Security Engineer will own data governance, compliance, and information protection initiatives, primarily through Microsoft Purview
. This role focuses on data classification, labeling, DLP, insider risk management, records lifecycle governance, and eDiscovery. The engineer will partner cross-functionally with Security, Legal, Risk, Records Management, and Data teams to ensure firm-wide data protection and regulatory alignment.
- Design, configure, and maintain Microsoft Purview solutions for classification, labeling, retention, and compliance
- Implement data protection controls, including DLP, Insider Risk Management, Information Protection, and eDiscovery
- Develop and enforce governance policies for secure data handling across M365 and Azure
- Build automated governance workflows for lifecycle management and secure data sharing
- Integrate Purview alerts into Security Operations and incident response processes
- Monitor compliance alerts and investigate data leakage or policy violations
- Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, ISO 27001)
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, IT, and Data Governance teams to balance business needs with regulatory requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
- 5+ years in security engineering, compliance engineering, or data governance
- Experience with Information Protection, DLP, Insider Risk, Records Management, and eDiscovery
- Deep understanding of data governance and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, ISO 27001)
- Ability to troubleshoot and remediate data protection and governance issues in M365 environments
- Microsoft certifications (Information Protection Admin, Security Ops Analyst, AZ-500)
- CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Security+
- Experience in legal, financial, or other highly regulated environments
- Exposure to tools like Varonis, Digital Guardian, or Cyberhaven
- Experience supporting large-scale legal hold and eDiscovery workflows
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