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DLP Strategy Consultant / Solution Architect (Remote).

Remote Cybersecurity & Info Security Contract

DLP Strategy Consultant / Solution Architect (Remote): our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:A senior consulting role focused on designing enterprise Data Loss Prevention strategy and architecture for a global consumer goods and retail transformation programme.
  • The Person:The person will design the target-state DLP architecture, define policies and data classification, align security and business stakeholders, lead architecture workshops, produce documentation and roadmaps, and advise on DLP migration strategy.
  • Requirements:The role requires 10+ years in Data Loss Prevention, data protection or information security consulting, strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Zscaler and Symantec DLP, and certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CIPP/E or SC-400.

About the role

A leading global IT consulting firm is supporting a major Consumer Goods & Retail client in a large-scale Data Loss Prevention transformation programme.
 
We are looking for an experienced DLP Strategy Consultant / Solution Architect to define the client's target-state DLP capability and ensure consistency across multiple parallel workstreams. This is a strategic consulting role focused on architecture, governance, stakeholder management, and enterprise-wide design rather than day-to-day implementation.
 
Your responsibilities:
 
  • Design the target-state DLP architecture across endpoint, network, email, cloud and collaboration platforms
  • Define DLP policies, data classification strategy, detection logic and operating model
  • Ensure alignment across security engineering, infrastructure, data governance, legal/compliance and business teams
  • Lead architecture workshops and facilitate technical and business design decisions
  • Advise on Microsoft Purview, Zscaler and Symantec DLP architecture, coexistence and migration strategy
  • Produce architecture documentation, decision records, reference designs and roadmaps
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, balancing security, compliance and business needs

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Data Loss Prevention, data protection or information security consulting
  • Proven experience designing enterprise-scale DLP solutions from strategy through architecture
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of at least two of the following:
  • Microsoft Purview (Information Protection / DLP)
  • Zscaler (ZIA / ZPA / CASB)
  • Symantec DLP
  • Strong understanding of data classification, sensitivity labelling and content inspection
  • Experience designing DLP across endpoint, email, cloud, web and collaboration platforms
  • Experience facilitating senior stakeholder workshops and driving architectural decisions
  • Excellent communication skills in English
 
Nice to have:
 
  • Experience in Retail, Consumer Goods or FMCG
  • Knowledge of GDPR and other data protection regulations
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CIPP/E, SC-400 or vendor certifications
  • Experience with Insider Risk Management
  • Exposure to Zero Trust and SASE programmes
  • Enterprise data discovery and classification experience
  • French language skills
  • Previous consulting experience in large international programmes
  • Project environment
 
Platforms:
 
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, CASB)
  • Symantec DLP
 
Working model:
 
  • Remote-first
  • Occasional travel to client workshops in the Geneva region
  • International consulting environment
  • English-speaking project

Published July 30, 2026
Location Geneva, Switzerland
Job Type Contract