About the Job:
Help AG is seeking a Data Classification Consultant with hands-on experience in identifying, classifying, and securing unstructured data using industry-leading tools such as Microsoft Purview, GitVisibility, and Symantec DLP. The ideal candidate will have a solid security background and experience working closely with business stakeholders to identify sensitive information and implement appropriate handling and protection strategies.
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Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with business users to identify critical and sensitive information across departments.
- Support users in classifying data based on business value, sensitivity, and regulatory requirements.
- Guide stakeholders in defining handling and sharing protocols for classified data.
- Provide guidance to the technical implementation team for translating the business requirement to technical configurable classification and protection policies.
- Work with security and compliance teams to align data classification efforts with regulatory needs.
- Develop awareness material and provide knowledge transfer for data classification procedures and best practices.
- Provide insights on improving data governance and risk reduction through data classification.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, or information governance.
- Hands-on working experience with data classification consulting specifically, and classification technology as an added value.
- Familiarity with unstructured data environments and classification challenges.
- Strong communication skills to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Knowledge of relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) is a plus.
- Microsoft Information Protection certifications or equivalent is a plus.
- CompTIA Security+, CIPP, or equivalent is a plus.
Benefits:
- Career progression and growth through challenging projects and work.
- Employee engagement and wellness campaigns activities throughout the year.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Inclusive and diverse working environment.
- Flexible working environment.
- Open door policy.
