Data Security Analyst

Job Description

Data Security Process Improvement Analyst:

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• This individual will collaborate across technology and business teams to assess current processes, support new initiatives, and ensure alignment with information security standards, regulatory requirements, and strategic goals.

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• The candidate should be able to work across departments and have hands-on experience with information security tools, controls, or security-related initiatives.

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• Experience improving governance, risk management, and compliance processes.

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Core responsibilities:

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• Process mapping: Document current security workflows and identify bottlenecks.

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• Control automation: Use tools to automate tasks such as access reviews and alert handling.

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• Policy tuning: Adjust data loss prevention (DLP) rules to reduce false positives.

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• Risk reporting: Track security metrics and prepare management reports.

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• Risk analysis: Identify weaknesses in data handling practices and employee behavior.

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• Automation tools: Use programming languages such as Python or platforms such as Power Automate.

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• Data visualization: Create Power BI or Tableau charts to highlight improvement opportunities.

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• Communication: Explain complex security risks in clear business terms.

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• Tools and frameworks

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• Data protection: Microsoft Purview.

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• Security frameworks: ISO 27001 and NIST.

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Note: Advanced expertise in process improvement frameworks such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Green Belt certification is not required.

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