Data Security Analyst

Data Security Process Improvement Analyst:

• 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.
• The candidate should be able to work across departments and have hands-on experience with information security tools, controls, or security-related initiatives.
• Experience improving governance, risk management, and compliance processes.

Core responsibilities:

• Process mapping: Document current security workflows and identify bottlenecks.
• Control automation: Use tools to automate tasks such as access reviews and alert handling.
• Policy tuning: Adjust data loss prevention (DLP) rules to reduce false positives.
• Risk reporting: Track security metrics and prepare management reports.
• Risk analysis: Identify weaknesses in data handling practices and employee behavior.
• Automation tools: Use programming languages such as Python or platforms such as Power Automate.
• Data visualization: Create Power BI or Tableau charts to highlight improvement opportunities.
• Communication: Explain complex security risks in clear business terms.
• Tools and frameworks
• Data protection: Microsoft Purview.
• Security frameworks: ISO 27001 and NIST.

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