Data Classification Consultant

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.

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.