Data Protection, Purview, DLP & AI Security Consultant - Contract

Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going

Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.

Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.

With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.

If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you! 

Role Summary

Magnet Forensics is seeking a Data Protection, Purview, DLP & AI Security Consultant to improve organizational visibility and control over the movement of sensitive information while helping establish a scalable governance model for AI adoption. This role will focus on Microsoft Purview, Data Loss Prevention, Information Protection, Insider Risk, Data Classification, and emerging AI security controls. The successful candidate will deliver practical improvements that reduce risk while improving business usability. This is a 3-4 month contract role.

What You'll Do DLP Program Improvement

Assess and improve:

Existing DLP policies

Policy effectiveness

False positive rates

Alert quality

Business user experience

Develop recommendations and implement improvements across:

Microsoft 365

Endpoints

Cloud applications

Collaboration platforms

Information Protection & Classification

Improve:

Sensitivity labeling strategy

Label adoption

Information protection controls

Data classification coverage

Data ownership visibility

Create sustainable governance processes for maintaining data classification.

AI Security & Governance

Develop baseline controls and visibility for:

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Other emerging generative AI technologies

Establish:

Risk management recommendations

Governance controls

Data handling guidance

Monitoring recommendations

Executive reporting

Data Security Visibility

Develop reporting around:

Data movement

DLP incidents

Risky user activity

Insider risk indicators

AI-related exposure

Sensitive data repositories

What We're Looking For Required Qualifications

5+ years of Data Protection or Information Security experience

Strong Microsoft Purview experience

Data Loss Prevention expertise

Information Protection expertise

Data Classification experience

Defender for Cloud Apps experience

Insider Risk Management experience

Preferred Qualifications

AI governance experience

Copilot security experience

Regulatory compliance experience

Data Security Posture Management experience

Privacy program experience

Indicators of Success

We’re looking for someone who checks off most, but not all, of the boxes listed in “skills and experiences”.  It’s more important to us to find candidates who can display indicators of success through skills they have developed and experiences they have been a part of, than to find folks who have “been there, done that”.  We want to be part of your development journey, and we’ll learn as much from you as you learn from us. 

How We Work

At Magnet Forensics, we take a hybrid-flexible approach to support your productivity and work-life balance. If you’re within a comfortable travel distance to one of our offices, you’ll occasionally join us in person. How often you’ll come in depends on your department and team needs, typically ranging from weekly to monthly. These in-person moments help us build stronger connections, spark new ideas, and celebrate our successes together. Most days, you can choose what works best for you, while staying in tune with your team’s goals.

We’re excited to welcome you to our team and look forward to achieving great things together - both in the office and wherever you work best!

The Most Important Thing

We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences:

CARE – We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world. OWN – We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect. DEDICATE – We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect. EVOLVE – We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work.

Here at Magnet Forensics, we are committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact aoda@magnetforensics.com should you require any accommodations.

All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment.

US Applicants: Magnet Forensics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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