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Data Protection Specialist - Expert

Location: Allentown, PA

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Protection Specialist - Expert to design, implement, and manage our organization’s data governance, information protection, and compliance capabilities across Microsoft 365. This role will serve as a hands-on technical lead for the Microsoft Purview platform, responsible for protecting sensitive data, enabling regulatory compliance, and responding to data risks across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate has deep practical experience with Microsoft Purview (formerly Microsoft 365 Compliance) and is comfortable working cross‑functionally with Security, IT, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders. This role requires both strategic design and day‑to‑day operational execution.

Microsoft Purview Strategy & Implementation

• Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Purview capabilities, including:
  • Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) – sensitivity labels, label policies, auto‑labeling, encryption, and rights management
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) – policies for email, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, endpoints, and third‑party applications
  • Data Lifecycle Management & Records Management – retention labels, retention policies, and defensible disposal
  • Insider Risk Management – risk indicators, policies, alerts, and investigation workflows
  • eDiscovery & Audit – content searches, legal holds, audit log investigations, and evidence collection
• Integrate Purview controls across Microsoft 365 workloads including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Defender, and hybrid environments where applicable
• Serve as the technical subject‑matter expert and platform owner for Microsoft Purview

Data Classification & Governance

• Develop and maintain an enterprise data classification framework aligned with business needs and regulatory requirements
• Partner with business units to identify and protect sensitive data such as PII, PHI, financial data, and intellectual property
• Implement scalable data discovery using built‑in classifiers, trainable classifiers, and auto‑classification policies
• Ensure data protection controls are effective while maintaining usability and business productivity
• Generative AI and Agentic AI Governance

Compliance, Risk & Incident Response

• Translate regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, HITRUST and industry‑specific regulations) into enforceable technical controls
• Monitor compliance posture using Microsoft Compliance Manager and recommend remediation actions
• Investigate and respond to DLP incidents, insider risk alerts, and policy violations
• Support internal and external audits by producing audit logs, reports, and compliance evidence
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, HR, and Security teams during investigations and regulatory inquiries

Automation & Operational Excellence

• Use PowerShell to automate Purview configuration, reporting, and operational tasks
• Continuously tune and improve policies to reduce false positives and improve signal quality
• Develop documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures to support ongoing governance and incident response

Minimum Qualifications

• 7-10 years preferred work experience.

• 5 years related work experience

• Hands‑on experience designing and managing Microsoft Purview in a production enterprise environment
• Experience implementing and managing:
  • Sensitivity labels and encryption
  • DLP policies across cloud, endpoint, and SaaS applications
  • Retention and records management policies
  • Insider Risk Management and alert investigations
  • eDiscovery (Standard and/or Premium) and audit logging

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with PowerShell for automation and reporting

• Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, financial services, government)
• Experience integrating Purview with third‑party security or governance tools
• Prior ownership of enterprise DLP or information protection programs
• Experience implementing and managing DSPM for AI

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years related work experience to be considered in lieu of degree.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Expertise in securing Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments, including identity and access management
• Understanding forensic methodologies, malware analysis, and chain-of-custody principles.
• CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional - ISC2 CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM - Certified Information Security Manager - Information Systems Audit and Control Association CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

515 Hamilton St

Primary Location:

Three City Center

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p

Department:

1004-13061 CSS-Info Services Telecommunications