Network Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Administrator (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Network Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Administrator (Cybersecurity): Designing, implementing, and operating a comprehensive DLP program across classified and unclassified network environments with an accent on policy tuning, incident investigation, and data exfiltration prevention. Focus on configuring enterprise DLP tools, enforcing ITAR/EAR and CUI regulations, and integrating logs with SIEM platforms.

Location: Onsite in Hawthorne, California, United States

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000

Company

Defense company redefining modern defense through Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN) to empower warfighters and border protection teams.

What you will do

• Administer and tune enterprise DLP solutions (Crowdstrike, Zscaler, Microsoft Purview) across network, endpoint, and cloud vectors.
• Develop and maintain DLP policies governing CUI, classified information, PII, and export-controlled technical data (ITAR/EAR).
• Monitor DLP alerts on a continuous basis, triage, investigate, and escalate incidents to closure.
• Collaborate with ISSMs, ISSOs, and network security engineers to align policies with system authorization boundaries and SOPs.
• Conduct regular policy effectiveness assessments to reduce false positives without creating blind spots.
• Support incident response activities involving suspected data exfiltration and coordinate with legal and security teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2–3 years of hands-on DLP administration.
• Proven experience managing enterprise DLP platforms (Forcepoint, Symantec, Microsoft Purview, Trellix).
• Working knowledge of data classification frameworks and ITAR/EAR export control regulations.
• Familiarity with network security architecture, including proxies, SSL/TLS inspection, and packet analysis tools (Wireshark).
• Active Secret clearance required at time of hire.

Nice to have

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience administering DLP in DoD, IC, or classified environments with multi-domain architectures.
• Knowledge of CMMC, NIST SP 800-171/172, and NIST SP 800-53 data protection controls.
• Experience with UEBA platforms or insider threat tooling (Veriato, ObserveIT).
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, or CDPSE.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid by the company.
• 401k with 50% company match up to 6% of pay, plus FSA and HSA.
• Perks include free daily lunch, 'No meeting Fridays', and unlimited PTO.
• Generous pre-IPO stock option grants and relocation assistance.
• Casual dress code and a fast-growing team environment.