Security Analyst - Intermediate

About the role

Secure critical data assets by leading advanced governance and risk mitigation strategies. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Columbia, SC.

Responsibilities

• Data Protection & Data Governance:
  • 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.
  • Assist in the 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.
  • Assist with 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.
  • Assist in tracking remediation efforts and risk acceptance decisions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in Security Analyst functions, Incident Response, Data Loss Prevention, Data Governance, and Data Classification.
• Conversational English proficiency.

Pay & Schedule

• Compensation: USD $50 - $53 per hour.
• Schedule: Full-time.
• Location: Hybrid – U.S. 21, Columbia, SC 29201, USA.