Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst (French Speaker)

Job Description

We are looking for a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst to join a growing Cybersecurity team focused on protecting sensitive information, strengthening data protection controls, and enhancing security monitoring capabilities across multiple business environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and investigate alerts generated by Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools, following established operational procedures and predefined criteria (Level 1 analysis).
• Review daily DLP events and escalate potential incidents to Level 2 teams when deeper investigation is required.
• Perform advanced investigations to validate and assess potential data leakage incidents.
• Analyze recurring security events and identify opportunities to improve monitoring effectiveness and reduce false positives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to review detection rules, investigate anomaly trends, and optimize alerting capabilities.
• Recommend best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of data protection controls and DLP detection strategies.
• Support the testing, implementation, and validation of new DLP policies and monitoring rules.
• Coordinate regular reviews of security policies, procedures, and approved practices.
• Monitor operational KPIs, ensuring adherence to processes and effective backlog management across supported entities.
• Produce periodic reporting and dashboards, providing visibility on DLP performance, incident trends, and compliance metrics.
• Support the onboarding of new business entities, teams, or environments into the DLP monitoring platform.

Required Languages

• English: Professional proficiency (written and spoken)
• French: Professional proficiency (written and spoken)

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and investigative mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to summarize complex information and provide actionable recommendations.
• Adaptability and willingness to support organizational and technological change.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in Cybersecurity Operations, Security Monitoring, SOC, or Data Protection functions.
• Knowledge of Data Loss Prevention technologies and information security principles.
• Familiarity with incident investigation and risk management processes.
• Experience working in multinational or highly regulated environments.

Additional Information

• Availability to travel within Portugal.
• Availability to travel internationally as required.