Cybersecurity Analyst – Data Protection

Role Overview

• Help maintain and enhance the organization’s data security posture across both cloud and on-premises environments.
• Contribute to strengthening protection around sensitive information and ensuring that data-centric security remains foundational across the enterprise.
• Support compliance with evolving data privacy and security regulations, reducing organizational risk and building trust with stakeholders.
• Help align cybersecurity practices with business needs and regulatory expectations, promoting a strong governance culture.
• Foster greater adoption of data protection best practices by partnering with teams across the organization, reinforcing a consistent and proactive security mindset.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, data security, or related technology roles.
• Foundational understanding of security controls used to protect organizational data, systems, and networks.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure) and SaaS applications (e.g., Microsoft 365, Salesforce) from a security perspective.
• Solid understanding of data security concepts such as access controls, encryption, auditing, and monitoring for databases like SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of RBAC/ABAC principles and data security practices such as masking or tokenization (hands‑on exposure preferred but not required).
• Exposure to Python or SQL for basic analysis, automation, or security-related tasks.
• Experience in Platforms such as BigID, Varonis, Immuta, Securiti.ai, Collibra/Alation, Splunk, or similar platforms.
• Certifications such as Security+, CCSP, AWS Security, or other relevant credentials are preferred but not required.
• Understanding of how sensitive and regulated data should be protected throughout its lifecycle (discovery, classification, labeling, access control, etc.).
• Familiarity with common data privacy and security regulations such as GLBA, PII/PHI requirements, SOX, and general knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 or CIS Controls.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including Compliance, Legal, Data Governance, and IT—to support data security initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technology field.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Cyber Security
• Oracle
• Python
• Splunk
• SQL

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities