Intermediate Cybersecurity Security Analyst (DLP, Insider Risk & Data Protection)

Job Description

This position supports the agency’s cybersecurity and data protection operations, with a focus on DLP, Insider Risk Management, Copilot/AI data security, auditing, vendor security reviews, and device patching.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and administer Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and controls
• Investigate potential data loss, data exposure, and unauthorized access incidents
• Support Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) initiatives related to AI and Copilot
• Review the movement, storage, and sharing of sensitive information
• Aid in implementation of data classification and data handling requirements
• Participate in data governance initiatives and support data owners and stewards
• Security Monitoring & Incident Response:
• Review and triage security alerts from DLP, Insider Risk Management, DSPM, and other security platforms
• Investigate suspicious activity involving sensitive information
• Document findings and maintain investigation records
• Escalate incidents according to agency incident response procedures
• Aid in containment, recovery, and post-incident activities
• Insider Risk Management:
• Monitor Insider Risk Management alerts and cases
• Analyze user activity associated with potential policy violations
• Conduct investigations while maintaining confidentiality and proper chain of evidence
• Recommend corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies
• Vendor Security Management:
• Participate in third-party and vendor security assessments
• Review vendor security documentation, audit reports, and questionnaires
• Identify cybersecurity risks associated with third-party services
• Aid in tracking remediation efforts and risk acceptance decisions
• Security Auditing & Compliance:
• Support cybersecurity audits and compliance reviews
• Collect and analyze evidence for regulatory and policy requirements
• Aid in risk assessments and control validation activities
• Maintain documentation supporting compliance efforts
• Collaboration & Reporting:
• Work with technical and non-technical staff to address security concerns
• Prepare reports, metrics, and presentations regarding security risks and trends
• Participate in cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives
• Recommend improvements to security policies, procedures, and controls

Must Have Skills/Attributes

• Cybersecurity
• Data protection
• Risk Management

Experience/ Skills

• 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations, including threat monitoring, incident response, and risk analysis
• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with data protection technologies such as data loss prevention (DLP), insider risk management tools, and data security posture management for AI
• 3+ years of experience reviewing and triaging data related security alerts, analyzing access and movement of sensitive information, documenting findings, and escalating incidents according to established procedures
• 3 years of collaborating with technical and nontechnical teams to resolve security issues and supporting continuous improvement in the agency’s data security posture

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field is required

Required Certifications/Licenses

• CompTIA Security+ or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

• Microsoft SC100, SC200, CEH, or an Associate level CISSP

Scope of the Project

The analyst will review and triage security alerts, investigate access and movement of sensitive information, perform system and vendor audits, document findings, assist with incident escalation, and work with technical and business teams to strengthen the agency’s overall security and data governance posture.