Senior DLP Engineer & Information Security Specialist

Dakeem Archer

******.******@******.*** 704-***-**** Charlotte, NC

SUMMARY

Information Security Engineer / Senior DLP Analyst with 10 years of experience in data protection and incident management. Proven expertise in DLP policy development, rule tuning, and optimizing Proofpoint DLP systems to enhance data security. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, incident response, and leveraging Microsoft Purview for sensitive data classification and protection. Seeking to leverage comprehensive security expertise in a new Information Security Engineer / Senior DLP Analyst role. WORK EXPERIENCE

Innova Solutions / Wells Fargo Charlotte, NC

Information Security Engineer / Senior DLP Analyst Dec 2024 - Present

• Lead DLP policy development and rule tuning, reducing false positives by 25–30% and enhancing detection accuracy.

• Administer and optimize Proofpoint DLP solutions to strengthen email and data protection capabilities.

• Develop and deliver metrics, dashboards, and reports to monitor risk exposure and policy effectiveness.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on high-risk investigations, ensuring timely and effective incident resolution.

• Used Microsoft Purview for data governance and compliance platforms.

• Performed identity and access management across all lines of business. Bank of America Charlotte, NC

Information Security Incident Management Analyst Oct 2020 - Nov 2024

• Investigated data loss prevention (DLP) and encryption-related incidents, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and conducting accurate risk assessments.

• Collaborated with Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, and Data Analysts to enforce data protection policies and enhance control effectiveness.

• Acted as a liaison between technical teams and business units to support data security initiatives, contributing to the improvement of DLP policies and rule tuning.

• Developed reporting frameworks and documentation for DLP and data security programs, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and secure handling of sensitive data.

• Used Microsoft Purview to protect sensitive data discover classify data.

• Triage emails across all lines of business to detect if malware phishing or ransomware has occurred. G4S Inc.

Security Officer / Shift Supervisor Sep 2015 - Sep 2020

• Ensured compliance with security protocols and enhanced personnel safety through continuous monitoring.

• Managed access control systems, effectively reducing unauthorized access incidents.

• Supervised staff and coordinated daily security operations while maintaining equipment reliability. EDUCATION

Queensborough Community College

Associate degree

CERTIFICATIONS

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity

CompTIA Security+ In Progress

SOC Analyst Certification

SKILLS

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) • Policy Development & Rule Tuning • Proofpoint DLP (TAP, TRAP, Tessian, Email Security) • Microsoft Purview (MIP Labeling & Information Protection) • DLP Metrics, Reporting & Data Analysis (Excel – Pivot Tables) • Incident Response & Insider Threat Monitoring • Security Tools: Splunk, Forcepoint, ServiceNow • Playbooks, SOPs & Process Documentation • Risk Assessment & Data Security Governance

• Cross-Functional Collaboration (HR, Legal, Compliance) • Varonis Data Privilege • Microsoft Purview • Problem Solving • Attention to Detail • Analytical Thinking • Risk Assessment • Communication • Skills: Network Security

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