Designs and implements data protection and DLP strategies across endpoints, networks, cloud platforms, applications, and enterprise environments. The role involves data classification, policy development, alert and incident investigation, control tuning, governance, reporting, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration. Candidates should have cybersecurity and data protection experience, with financial services, regulated-environment, cloud security, IAM, encryption, and relevant certification experience advantageous.
Location: Doha | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent
Protect critical data. Strengthen controls. Reduce information risk.
The Role
Capco is looking for a Data Protection & DLP Consultant to help our clients protect sensitive and critical information across complex technology environments. This is an opportunity to work on complex data protection challenges within financial services, helping clients strengthen controls, reduce data leakage risks, and meet security, governance, and regulatory requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Design and implement a comprehensive, multi‑layered data protection strategy incorporating data classification, data discovery, encryption controls, and DLP technologies.
- Design, implement, and enhance Data Loss Prevention policies, controls, processes, and technical solutions across enterprise environments.
- Identify and classify sensitive data, translating business and regulatory requirements into practical rules and controls.
- Monitor and assess alerts and incidents, supporting investigation, remediation, tuning, and continuous improvement.
- Work with security, data, risk, technology, and business teams to integrate DLP controls across endpoints, networks, cloud platforms, and applications.
- Maintain documentation, reporting, and governance processes associated with data protection and DLP operations.
- Support governance, reporting, control effectiveness assessments, and the development of sustainable data protection practices.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience in Data Loss Prevention, information protection, data security, or related cybersecurity and data disciplines.
- Practical knowledge of DLP technologies, data classification, information protection, policy management, monitoring, and incident management.
- Experience implementing or managing DLP controls across endpoints, email, networks, cloud services, and enterprise applications.
- Strong understanding of data governance, security controls, risk management, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
- Clear communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex data protection requirements into practical outcomes.
Bonus Points For
- Experience delivering DLP or data protection initiatives within banking, financial services, or another regulated environment.
- Experience with enterprise DLP and information protection platforms.
- Knowledge of cloud security, identity and access management, data discovery, encryption, or rights management.
- Relevant cybersecurity, data, cloud, or information security certifications.
- Exposure to large-scale data security, cybersecurity, regulatory, or technology transformation programmes.
Why Join Capco
- Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
- Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
- Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
- Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
- Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.
We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life.
Inclusion at Capco
We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.
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