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Data Protection Specialist

Sydney, New South Wales💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-28 → 2026-09-24

Core

Design and implement Microsoft Data Protection solutions (Purview, Defender) for global enterprise clients, focusing on Zero Trust architectures, data governance, and AI security.

Role type

Senior IC Data Protection Specialist (Consulting)

Builds

Microsoft 365 security capabilities, data governance frameworks, and Zero Trust architectures for enterprise clients

Domain

Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Microsoft Cloud

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Zero Trust architecture, Data classification and labelling, DSPM strategies, Compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27001), Risk assessment

Preferred skills

AI security concepts (model governance, data lineage), Microsoft Secure Score, Database and application data protection, Thought leadership in data privacy

Technologies

Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365

Responsibilities

Design and implement Zero Trust architectures using Microsoft security solutions; Lead deployment of Microsoft Purview and Defender suites; Develop data classification and retention policies; Conduct data protection risk assessments; Provide technical guidance on compliance and privacy controls; Deliver training to internal teams on Microsoft security tools

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with client-facing consulting responsibilities

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