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Cybersecurity Data Security Specialist

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organizations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data. Those in application security at PwC will be responsible for providing security services to development teams including code scanning, readiness testing, and penetration testing to enable application teams to build and deploy secure applications in Production. You will utilize a risk-based methodology and "shift-left" approach to engage early in the software development lifecycle.

A career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our core business functions by deploying applications that enable our people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. You'll focus on managing the design and implementation of technology infrastructure within PwC, developing and enhancing both client and internal facing applications within PwC, and providing technology tools that help create a competitive advantage for the Firm to drive strategic business growth.

As a Data Security Specialist, the candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding our organizational data by implementing and managing Data security tools and controls. He will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify risks, enforce policies, and ensure compliance with security standards. Experience in M365 Purview is highly preferable.

Mandatory skill sets:

• Manage and support data loss prevention strategies using tools like Microsoft 365 (M365) and Forcepoint etc.
• Utilize Microsoft Purview for data loss prevention (DLP).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and enforce data security policies and procedures.
• Perform regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.
• Assist in incident response and mitigation efforts when data security events occur.
• Stay current on best practices and emerging security tools to continuously improve the team's capabilities.

Preferred skill sets:

• Experience in Microsoft Purview DLP is preferred.
• Experience with DLP security tools such as Forcepoint, M365, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of data security concepts, principles, and best practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess security risks and recommend solutions.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to join immediately or within a short period is preferable.

Years of experience required: 1+ Years

Education qualification: Any UG/PG in IT field