PwC

Data Security Engineer – Purview, DSPM, DLP

PwC
Posted 10/21/2026full-timePrague • CzechiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing data protection policies and technical controls across cloud and on-premises environments, with a strong focus on cybersecurity principles and data security frameworks. Proficient in collaborating with stakeholders to translate business and compliance requirements into effective data security solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Microsoft PurviewData Loss Prevention (DLP)Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)Cybersecurity AssessmentsData Classification

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, implement and operate technical controls protecting sensitive data across Microsoft 365, endpoints, cloud platforms, data repositories, SaaS applications and AI environments
  • Work hands-on with Microsoft Purview, DLP, DSPM and IRM
  • Discover and classify sensitive data across cloud and on-premises environments
  • Identify data security exposures and analyse security findings
  • Design and configure data protection policies and technical controls
  • Develop prioritized remediation recommendations and help remediate identified risks
  • Support the engineering lifecycle from technical assessment and solution design through configuration, integration, testing and deployment
  • Support operational handover and ongoing operation of data security controls
  • Collaborate with security, IT and business stakeholders to translate data protection requirements into scalable technical solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Practical understanding of cybersecurity, data security and data security principles
  • Experience designing, implementing or operating at least one of: DLP, information protection and data classification, sensitive-data discovery, or DSPM
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Purview or another enterprise data security platform
  • Understanding of sensitive-data discovery and classification across cloud and on-premises environments
  • Ability to translate business, security and compliance requirements into data security policies and technical controls
  • Ability to analyse security findings and develop practical, prioritized remediation recommendations
  • Ability to explain technical issues, options and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently, take ownership and deliver outcomes meeting client needs
  • Proficiency in English
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, DLP or DSPM solutions such as Cyera, Varonis or BigID, or AI security solutions
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Entra
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud security
  • Understanding of identity and access management, permissions, access governance and excessive-access risks
  • Understanding of data privacy, information governance, and relevant security or privacy frameworks
  • Experience in data security strategy, policies or target operating models
  • Experience delivering cybersecurity assessments, implementations or advisory projects
  • Experience facilitating client workshops, presenting technical findings or coordinating projects
  • Relevant Microsoft or other security certifications, such as SC-100, SC-200, SC-300 or SC-401, and/or professional proficiency in German

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Equal Pay-certified fair pay practices
  • Flexible benefits programme with 45,000 points
  • 30 days of paid time off, including three well-being days and two additional year-end days off
  • One paid volunteering day annually
  • Opportunity to work from one of PwC’s international offices from Senior Associate level
  • Training and certifications in business, digital and soft skills
  • Employer-paid professional certification costs
  • Buddy programme, regular feedback, and access to a career coach
  • Extensive well-being support, including Dr. Digital, Human Dynamic programmes, workplace yoga, and running events
  • Ultrabook and iPhone with unlimited data
  • Social events and Away Days

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Hard Skills
Data Security PrinciplesSensitive Data DiscoveryTechnical Control DesignRisk RemediationData Protection Policy Configuration
Soft Skills
Stakeholder CollaborationIndependent WorkTechnical Communication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft DefenderMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft EntraMicrosoft AzureAWSGoogle Cloud
Certifications & Qualifications
SC-100SC-200SC-300SC-401
Industry Keywords
Information GovernanceData PrivacyAccess ManagementCompliance RequirementsCybersecurity Strategy