Information Protection & Data Classification Consultant - Fortra

***OUTSIDE IR35**

We are looking for an experienced Information Protection & Data Classification Consultant to support an existing Fortra data classification environment within a secure enterprise environment.

The role is focused on the ongoing management, optimisation and troubleshooting of the existing Fortra solution , resolving issues and ensuring the platform continues to operate effectively. Alongside the Fortra responsibilities, you will also support wider data classification activities , helping ensure information is appropriately classified and that classification requirements are consistently applied.

*** UK - remote based with occassional travel to Central Scotland.

This is a hands-on operational role rather than a new implementation or greenfield deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support the existing Fortra data classification environment .
• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve Fortra-related issues and incidents .
• Monitor the effectiveness and operation of existing classification controls.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements to the existing configuration and processes.
• Support users and technical teams with data classification queries and issues .
• Undertake day-to-day data classification activities , ensuring information is appropriately classified according to organisational requirements.
• Review classification rules, policies and configurations and make appropriate adjustments where required.
• Investigate classification issues, including incorrect, missing or inconsistent classifications.
• Work with Information Security, IT and business stakeholders to resolve classification-related problems.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and operational procedures.
• Support testing and validation of changes to the existing environment.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of information protection and data classification processes.
• Help ensure the existing solution remains effective, reliable and aligned with business and security requirements.

Essential Experience

• SC Clearance or willing to undergo.
• Strong hands-on experience supporting Fortra or Titus/Boldon James in an enterprise environment.
• Experience managing and troubleshooting an existing Fortra deployment .
• Strong understanding of data classification and information protection .
• Practical experience investigating and resolving classification issues.
• Ability to work across both the technical Fortra environment and wider data-classification processes .
• Experience working with technical teams, security teams and business users.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable taking ownership of issues through to resolution.

Desirable

Experience with Titus, Boldon James, Microsoft information protection/DLP or similar classification technologies would be beneficial.