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Digital Guardian Specialist

Digital Guardian Specialist

NewFound RecruitingOttawa, ON, Canada
27 days ago
Job description

Key Responsibilities :

  • Implementation & Configuration :

Deploy and configure Digital Guardian solutions across endpoints, networks, and servers.

  • Customize policies to enforce data classification, encryption, and access controls aligned with organizational security frameworks.
  • Integrate Digital Guardian with existing IT and security tools, ensuring seamless operation.
  • Policy Management & Optimization :
  • Design and implement DLP policies to monitor, detect, and prevent unauthorized data access or exfiltration.

  • Regularly review and refine security policies based on evolving organizational needs and threat landscapes.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align security configurations with business objectives and compliance requirements.
  • Monitoring & Incident Response :
  • Utilize Digital Guardian's management console to monitor and analyze security events.

  • Investigate security incidents detected by DG and provide detailed incident reports and remediation strategies.
  • Implement preventive measures to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.
  • Troubleshooting & Support :
  • Provide Level 2 / 3 support for Digital Guardian-related issues, ensuring timely resolution of technical problems.

  • Work with the vendor's support team to escalate and resolve complex issues when needed.
  • Develop and maintain troubleshooting documentation and knowledge bases for internal use.
  • Training & Documentation :
  • Train IT and security teams on Digital Guardian capabilities, policies, and usage best practices.

  • Maintain up-to-date documentation, including system configurations, policy definitions, and incident response protocols.
  • Provide reports and dashboards to management highlighting key performance metrics and security insights.
  • Qualifications :

  • Education & Experience :
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Digital Guardian solutions, including endpoint and DLP modules.
  • Strong background in endpoint security, data protection, and compliance frameworks.
  • Technical Skills :
  • Expertise in Digital Guardian policy creation, tuning, and troubleshooting.

  • Strong understanding of data classification, encryption, and data loss prevention concepts.
  • Familiarity with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems as they relate to endpoint security.
  • Experience with Active Directory, SIEM tools, and integration with enterprise security solutions.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR compliance requirements.
  • Certifications (Preferred) :
  • Digital Guardian Certified Administrator or similar certification.

  • CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or other relevant security certifications.
  • Soft Skills :
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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