Insider Risk & Data Loss Prevention Specialist

Genetec

Insider Risk and Data Loss Prevention Specialist managing risks and safeguarding information assets at Genetec. Collaborating with various legal and technical teams to enhance cyber security controls.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and insider risk management, with a strong focus on incident response, threat detection, and the ability to analyze user behavior and telemetry. Proficient in configuring and tuning security controls while effectively communicating findings to diverse audiences.

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Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Insider Risk ManagementIncident ResponseSecurity Operations Center (SOC) OperationsFluent in French and English

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Hard Skills

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Insider Risk ManagementIncident ResponseThreat DetectionLog AnalysisUser Activity MonitoringData ClassificationAccess GovernanceData Exfiltration RisksSecurity Incident Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PurviewMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint

Industry Keywords

Insider RiskSensitive Data ProtectionAccidental Data ExposurePolicy ViolationsSuspicious User Behavior

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with IT, identity management, endpoint security, legal, human resources and compliance teams to design pragmatic controls that reduce insider risk while supporting business priorities.
Develop, implement and maintain Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and insider risk monitoring capabilities, translating scenarios and use cases into detection requirements, control requirements, response procedures and measurable risk indicators, with a focus on accidental data exposure, data exfiltration, policy violations, abuse of privileges and suspicious user behavior.
Configure and tune controls related to insider risk, DLP and user activity monitoring using platforms such as Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and other similar tools.
Support the full lifecycle of insider risk investigations, including alert triage, analysis, documentation and escalation of high-risk cases. This includes evidence collection, maintaining rigorous documentation, and participating in post-incident reviews.
Develop dashboards, metrics and reports to communicate trends in insider risk, alert quality, control effectiveness, and progress of remediation efforts to security leadership.
Contribute to awareness programs, guidelines and operational procedures aimed at reducing accidental insider risk and promoting secure handling of sensitive information.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years' experience in Data Loss Prevention (DLP), insider risk management, incident response, threat detection or a related field.
Good understanding of Security Operations Center (SOC) operations, including alert triage, investigation processes, escalation mechanisms and security incident documentation.
Experience with DLP solutions, insider risk management tools, endpoint detection, cloud security or user activity monitoring.
Knowledge of sensitive data protection principles, including data classification, secure data handling, access governance, least privilege and data exfiltration risks.
Ability to analyze logs, alerts, user behavior, file activity, access patterns and other telemetry to assess risk and recommend appropriate actions.
Sound judgment in handling sensitive investigations, confidential information and employee-involved situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Training reimbursement program
Work-life balance supported by flexible work hours
Subsidized meals at our amazing Bistro (Les Cordons Bleus)
Free coffee and fruit available at all times
Free parking for all employees
Access to leisure spaces (pool table, game consoles, foosball, chess, etc.)
On-site fitness center with personal trainer, plus multiple health and wellness workshops