Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst

Location: Ireland
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week)
Contract Type: Permanent or Contract

About the Opportunity

On behalf of our client, a leading financial services organisation, we are seeking DLP Analysts to join an expanding Data Loss Prevention and Insider Risk capability within their cyber security team.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing programme where you'll have genuine impact, gain exposure to enterprise-grade security tooling, and develop your career in a specialist area of cybersecurity. Our client is building this capability from the ground up and is looking for motivated individuals with the right analytical mindset and passion for security.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor, triage, and investigate DLP alerts and incidents across email, endpoints, and cloud platforms
Support data protection, insider risk, and information security initiatives
Analyse events and patterns to identify potential data exfiltration or policy violations
Collaborate with SOC, Threat Intelligence, Legal, Compliance, and IT teams to support investigations
Assist in tuning DLP policies and improving alert quality to reduce false positives
Support phishing analysis and response activities
Document findings, actions taken, and outcomes in accordance with internal standards
Contribute to process improvement, automation, and operational maturity as the programme evolves

Tools & Technologies

Experience with the following tools is beneficial but full training will be provided:

Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection, Insider Risk)
Proofpoint (email security/phishing)
Varonis (data classification, access analytics, and monitoring)

Required & Preferred Qualifications

1–5 years of experience in Cybersecurity, DLP, SOC, Threat Intelligence, or Security Operations
Understanding of data protection concepts, sensitive data types, and security controls
Experience or exposure to financial services environments is advantageous
Familiarity with incident response workflows and security investigations
Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Results-driven, adaptable, and eager to learn
Comfortable working as part of a team that is being built and scaled

What's on Offer

Competitive salary package
Hybrid working model (2 days onsite)
Comprehensive training and development on enterprise security tools
Opportunity to shape processes and contribute to a growing capability
Clear career progression pathway
Collaborative and supportive team environment

Data Loss Prevention Analyst