Data Security Analyst

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge data protection and security initiatives leveraging Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365, and AI-enabled technologies. You’ll play a key role in defining what “good” looks like for data protection while partnering closely with engineers to bring those standards to life.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification of sensitive data at rest, in motion, and in use across Microsoft platforms
• Configure and maintain Microsoft Purview features including data classification, sensitive data types, sensitivity labels, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies
• Affiliate with assessing and managing data exposure risks related to Copilot, AI features, and automated workflows
• Implement data protection policy changes based on guidance from Security Architecture and Privacy teams
• Monitor data protection alerts and signals, investigate issues, and escalate findings appropriately
• Participate in data security incidents and investigations, assisting with evidence gathering and remediation actions
• Provide configuration-level guidance to engineering and business teams on secure handling of sensitive data
• Execute recurring operational tasks, validation checks, and control reviews
• Contribute to runbooks, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cyber Security, Business, or equivalent, relevant work experience
• 5+ years of experience in cyber security, data protection, or security operations
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview or similar data protection tools
• 1+ years of familiarity with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and collaboration platforms (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)

Qualifications

• Exposure to Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) or Insider Risk tools
• Experience supporting data leakage or oversharing investigations
• Basic PowerShell or scripting experience
• Familiarity with privacy regulations and data handling requirements
• Industry experience in banking or healthcare
• Advanced degree (Master’s preferred but not required)

Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Purview, data classification, and DLP frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview or similar data protection tools
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and collaboration platforms (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)

Benefits

The work is highly visible and directly impacts how the organization securely manages and scales its data environment.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, primarily working core business hours in your time zone, with flexibility to adjust to various global time zones as needed. This is a hybrid position working in the office a minimum of 2 days a week.