Vulnerability Management Cybersecurity Data Protection (DLP) Lead

Title: Vulnerability Management Cybersecurity Data Protection (DLP) Lead Engagement Type: Contract Location: Houston, Texas Downtown, must relocate, No Exceptions. In-Office Expectation: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote (Houston, TX ) Duration: 6 months, potential for extension Work Authorization: Any Key Responsibilities Lead implementation and enhancement of Microsoft Purview Data Classification and DLP policies across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and endpoint environments Design, implement, and optimize DLP policies and rules (conditions, thresholds, exceptions) to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives Drive automation of DLP alert investigations, including detection validation, triage workflows, and root cause analysis Develop and enhance sensitivity labeling frameworks, including taxonomy, enforcement strategies, and adoption across the enterprise Analyze data classification trends and misclassifications, and coordinate user awareness and policy communication initiatives Build and maintain operational reporting frameworks, including dashboards and cadence-based reporting (monthly/quarterly) for risk, incidents, and performance metrics Lead AI security governance initiatives across Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and third-party AI integrations, including posture assessments and risk mitigation strategies Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and QA processes for DLP investigations and incident management Ensure proper audit readiness and compliance, including documentation, evidence retention, and traceability for security events Collaborate with security, compliance, IT, and business stakeholders to prioritize remediation activities and manage security backlogs Mentor and guide security analysts, manage workload distribution, and ensure adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs) Continuously improve data protection capabilities through process optimization, automation, and integration with broader security frameworks Flexible work from home options available. Compensation: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour