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Business Analyst - Cybersecurity & Data Protection

Apex Systems · Chicago, IL · Yesterday
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Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst with experience in Data Protection and Cybersecurity to support enterprise initiatives focused on data security, governance, and compliance. This role will partner with business and technical teams to translate requirements into effective data protection solutions, ensuring alignment with regulatory and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business and security requirements.
  • Support the implementation and enhancement of data protection solutions.
  • Develop and execute business test cases to validate data protection policies and controls.
  • Work across cross-functional teams to improve processes, productivity, and security outcomes.
  • Assist in mapping data protection requirements to governance frameworks and compliance obligations.
  • Validate solution design and ensure effective deployment aligned to business needs.
  • Monitor and report on key metrics to measure the effectiveness of data protection controls.
  • Support audit readiness through documentation, evidence collection, and control validation.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, primarily in the cybersecurity domain.
  • Technical Skills: Must have domain knowledge of Symantec DLP, Microsoft Purview, and Zscaler.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the finance domain.
  • Familiarity with encryption technologies and secure data handling practices.
  • Knowledge of data classification, data governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
  • Exposure to cloud security and SaaS application risk management.

Benefits

  • Supplemental benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
  • 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan
  • SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
  • Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
  • On-demand training program
  • Access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars (available after 6+ months of tenure)
  • Certification discounts and perks to associations including CompTIA and IIBA
  • Dedicated customer service team for Consultants
  • Certified Career Coach

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