We are looking for Data Loss Prevention and Governance Specialist for our client in Los Angeles, CA

Job Title: Data Loss Prevention and Governance Specialist

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $57.00hr - $62.00hr

Job Overview:

The candidate will lead a Proof of Concept (POC) engagement to evaluate three leading data security and governance platforms Microsoft Purview, Varonis, and BigID across five core governance pillars. The POC will be executed over a 12-week period and will produce a report on recommendations with comparative scoring and architecture guidance to support an informed platform selection decision, followed by an additional 2 weeks for decommissioning of the POC environment.

POC Objectives:

Validate each platform s ability to discover, classify, and label sensitive data across Microsoft 365, on-premises file shares, Azure cloud, and SaaS applications.
Assess access governance capabilities including permission analytics, data ownership identification, excessive access detection, and entitlement visibility.
Evaluate policy-driven remediation workflows including automated enforcement, DLP integration, quarantining, and permission cleanup.
Test AI data risk governance features include DSPM for AI, Copilot data governance, AI policy enforcement, and AI interaction monitoring.
Measure reporting, dashboarding, and continuous governance capabilities including compliance posture, audit trails, and executive-level visibility.
Produce a comprehensive report on recommendations including a scoring matrix, and architecture recommendation (single-vendor, best-of-breed, or phased hybrid approach).

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Benefits

Our Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Systems

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.

As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.

Data Loss Prevention and Governance Specialist

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