CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER - DATA LOSS PREVENTION

CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER - DATA LOSS PREVENTION Location Columbus, OH Job Code 98 # of openings 1 Remote with travel required to client's place of performance in Columbus, OH or Richmond, VA Overview iP -Plus Consulting is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support an upcoming federal program. The Cybersecurity Engineer serves as a hands‑on technical operator responsible for the design, integration, and sustainment of enterprise Data Loss Prevention solutions across a hybrid DoD cloud environment. The candidate will work directly with Microsoft Purview and Forcepoint DLP to protect sensitive government data across M365, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, and Azure IL4+ environments. In this role, the candidate will operate as part of a Tier 3 DLP support team, executing policy engineering, incident remediation, compliance management, and system sustainment while supporting one of the DoD's most critical data protection programs. Key Responsibilities Design, configure, and tune Microsoft Purview and Forcepoint DLP policies, rulesets, and workflows across an enterprise DoD environment. Provide Tier 3 engineering support for DLP infrastructure, including fault isolation, root cause analysis, and incident remediation. Support integration of DLP solutions with broader IT infrastructure, including M365, Azure IL4+, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams. Perform STIG hardening and maintain configuration compliance across all DLP components in accordance with DISA Secure Technical Implementation Guides. Assist with data‑at‑rest scanning operations, false‑positive reduction, and ongoing performance tuning of DLP platforms. Manage and execute software updates, firmware patches, and service packs in compliance with DoD IA directives and agency change‑management processes. Support development and submission of required documentation, including ECR forms, PPSM forms, LCA forms, and Information Assurance packages. Participate in on‑call rotation to provide 24/7/365 coverage for critical DLP infrastructure issues. Develop and maintain operational documentation, including SOPs, CONOPS, troubleshooting guides, and training materials. Support remediation workflow automation efforts and assist with Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation for DoD IL4+ environments. Coordinate with agency stakeholders, including privacy, incident response, vulnerability management, and Information Assurance personnel. Generate operational status reports for agency leadership and DoD reporting requirements as required. Ensure all DLP systems maintain compliance with federal data protection standards, DoD IA policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. Required Qualifications Minimum seven (7) years of relevant IT and cybersecurity experience. Active DoD Secret clearance with eligibility for IT‑I Critical Sensitive / Tier 5 (T5) investigation. Must possess IT‑II Non‑Critical Sensitive / Tier 3 (T3) clearance at time of application. DoD8570/8140 IAT LevelII certification (Security+, CySA+, CASP+, or equivalent). CNDSP‑IS certification or equivalent (CySA+, CASP+, GCIH, GCIA, or CISSP). Hands‑on experience implementing and administering Microsoft Purview DLP in an enterprise environment. Familiarity with DoD cloud environments, including Azure IL4+ and M365 security architecture. Experience working within DoD change‑management processes, including ECR, PPSM, and LCA documentation. Strong working knowledge of DISA STIGS and federal IA compliance frameworks. Required Certifications IAT LevelII – Must hold at least one of the following: Security+ CE, CySA+, CASP+, or CISSP. CNDSP‑IS – Must hold at least one of the following: CySA+, CASP+, GCIH, GCIA, or CISSP. Computing Environment / DLP Administrator – Must hold at least one of the following: SC-400 (Microsoft Information Protection Administrator), Forcepoint Certified Administrator (FCA), Forcepoint DLP Administrator, or equivalent platform certification accepted with documented justification. Must meet DoD 8570/8140 certification requirements prior to starting work and maintain certifications for the full duration of the contract. Preferred Qualifications Hands‑on experience with Forcepoint DLP administration and policy engineering. Experience with DLP remediation workflow automation in a DoD IL4 or higher environment. Prior work experience within a DoD Component IT environment. Microsoft certifications including SC-400, AZ‑500, or SC‑100. Familiarity with SQL database environments and application‑level troubleshooting. Experience supporting ATO packages in DoD cloud environments. Background with adjacent DLP platforms such as Symantec DLP, Trellix, Digital Guardian, or Broadcom DLP. Clearance Requirement Must be eligible for and willing to undergo IT‑I Critical Sensitive / Tier 5 investigation. This position is contingent upon contract award. Employment is expected to begin upon successful award and funding of the program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kinsley Power Systems