Data Security Analyst

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Our client is a global leader in cybersecurity, providing advanced threat intelligence, incident response, and digital forensics. With a reputation for protecting enterprise environments and a commitment to innovation, they support high-profile organizations across industries in securing their data and infrastructure.

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Must Have Skills:

• Microsoft 365 & Purview Fundamentals
• Understanding of Microsoft 365 data workloads: SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook/Exchange, Teams
• Experience with sensitivity labels and label policies
• Basic Purview Information Protection and DLP concepts
• Understanding of PII, PCI, and confidential data protection practices
• Familiarity with DLP actions and tuning for false positives
• Security operations experience including log/alert review and documentation
• Clear verbal and written communication; ability to work cross-functionally
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with appropriate escalation judgment
• A learning mindset and passion for developing deeper security expertise (SC-900 / SC-400 certifications are a plus)

Responsibilities and Job Details:

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and logs across Microsoft 365 environments
• Support and maintain data protection policies using Microsoft Purview tools
• Apply and manage sensitivity labels, label policies, and DLP configurations
• Identify and classify sensitive data (PII, PCI, confidential) and ensure appropriate controls
• Assist in tuning DLP policies to reduce false positives and enhance enforcement
• Document findings and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Security Ops, IAM, and Engineering
• Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate complex issues when necessary
• Participate in ongoing knowledge development to deepen cybersecurity expertise
• Contribute to operational improvements in data security workflows
• Assist in the implementation of best practices around data loss prevention
• Work effectively in a remote team environment aligned to U.S. EST hours