Cloud DLP Architect

Job#: 3025597

Job Description:

Job Title: Cloud Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Architect

Function: Enterprise Security / Data Security

Level: Senior / Architect

Reports To: Manager, Data Security & DLP

Role Summary

Apex Systems has an opening available for a Cloud DLP Architect with one of our investment management clients. The Cloud DLP Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving the enterprise Cloud DLP and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) strategy. This role provides architectural leadership for protecting sensitive data across SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, and cloud data platforms, ensuring continuous visibility, risk-based control enforcement, and regulatory compliance. This position emphasizes DSPM-driven data discovery, classification, and risk prioritization, enabling proactive reduction of cloud data exposure and misuse. The architect will partner closely with Cloud Engineering, IAM, SOC, Legal, Privacy, and Compliance teams to embed data protection into modern cloud operating models. If you are interested in learning more, apply TODAY and/or email your resume to Anna Susie at

Location: Hybrid in Philadelphia, PA or Dallas, TX

Duration: 9-12+ month contract-to-hire

Key Responsibilities

Cloud DLP & DSPM Architecture

• Architect and own the end-to-end Cloud DLP and DSPM capability, covering data-at-rest, data-in-motion, and data-in-use.
• Design scalable architectures for continuous sensitive data discovery and classification across SaaS, cloud storage, and data platforms.
• Integrate DSPM findings into Cloud DLP policy strategy, enabling risk-based enforcement and prioritization.

Data Risk Management

• Identify and reduce cloud data risk, including shadow data, over-exposed data, excessive permissions, and toxic data combinations.
• Establish data risk scoring and posture metrics based on sensitivity, exposure, access, and business impact.
• Drive remediation strategies in partnership with application owners and platform teams.

Policy Strategy & Enforcement

• Define Cloud DLP policies aligned to data classification, regulatory obligations, and business risk tolerance.
• Lead the transition from monitor to enforce models while minimizing business disruption.
• Ensure consistent policy alignment across Cloud, Network, and Endpoint DLP domains.

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Integrate Cloud DLP and DSPM telemetry into SOC and IR workflows.
• Support investigation and response to cloud data exposure and exfiltration events.
• Reduce false positives through tuning, automation, and advanced detection techniques.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the cloud data protection subject-matter expert for architecture reviews and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Cloud Engineering, IAM, Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure aligned outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to DLP engineers and analysts.

Reporting & Executive Engagement

• Deliver clear, risk-based reporting to senior leadership and regulators.
• Translate technical findings into business-relevant insights and decisions.
• Support audits (SOC2, GDPR, GLBA, etc.) with defensible evidence and documentation.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 7+ years in information security, with strong focus on cloud and data security
• 3+ years architecting or leading Cloud DLP and/or DSPM solutions
• Proven experience protecting data across SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS environments

Technical Expertise

• Cloud DLP platforms (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Palo Alto Enterprise DLP, Zscaler DLP)
• DSPM technologies and methodologies (data discovery, classification, exposure analysis)
• Cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud Platform
• SaaS data protection (Microsoft 365, cloud storage, enterprise SaaS)
• Integration with IAM, CASB, SSPM, SIEM, and SOAR

Security & Risk Knowledge

• Data classification frameworks and information protection standards
• Regulatory requirements impacting data protection (e.g., GDPR, GLBA, SOC2)
• Zero Trust and SASE architectures as they relate to data security

EO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.