Cyber Security Principal Analyst

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posted 19 hours ago | Updated 19 hours ago

Overview

On Site
$60 - $75
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
100% Travel

Skills

NIST CSF
ISO 27001
CIS

Job Details

Cyber Security Principal Analyst

Location: Charlotte, NC/Hybrid

Duration: 12 months

Description:

Position Summary:

The Cyber Security Principal Analyst is a strategic leader in the data security program.

This role drives the development and execution of enterprise-wide data protection strategies.

By collaborating with business and technology stakeholders, this role ensures that critical data is secured, regulatory requirements are met, and emerging risks are proactively addressed

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Enterprise Data Protection Strategy:

Define and execute data security plans aligned with business objectives and risk priorities.

Establish data classification, loss prevention, and encryption controls across platforms.

Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders and guide the adoption of best practices.

Govern Regulatory and Policy Compliance:

Interpret privacy laws and industry regulations into actionable security controls.

Align security efforts to frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS.

Support internal and external audits by maintaining evidence of the effectiveness of controls.

Enhance Data Visibility and Risk Posture:

Lead initiatives to discover and classify sensitive data across the enterprise.

Deploy monitoring solutions to detect anomalies, unauthorized access, and data misuse.

Translate findings into prioritized remediation actions and risk-reduction plans.

Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Influence and enable data owners, technology teams, and business units to adopt security practices.

Deliver clear communications and training to improve awareness and accountability.

Participate in steering committees or working groups on enterprise security initiatives.

Support Innovation and Technical Excellence:

Use analytics, Python, or SQL to uncover behavior patterns and inform controls.

Evaluate new security technologies and oversee their implementation.

Guide security integration into cloud (AWS, Azure), SaaS (Salesforce, M365), and database environments.

Additional Responsibilities:

Evaluate third-party vendors and their ability to meet security standards.

Act as a technical advisor during incident response and investigations.

Contribute to security tool rationalization and enterprise architecture discussions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field

8+ years of experience in data security, cybersecurity, or cloud security roles

Proven expertise in access controls, encryption, and regulatory alignment

Experience with cloud (AWS, Azure) and SaaS (M365, Salesforce) platforms

Familiarity with tools such as BigID, Microsoft Purview, Splunk, or ALTR

Excellent communication, analysis, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Master s degree in Cybersecurity or related discipline

Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or equivalent

Experience in highly regulated sectors such as financial services

Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation)

Exposure to machine learning or user behavior analytics in a security context

Success Measures:

Reduction of high-risk data exposure within 6 12 months

Timely resolution of security control gaps and audit findings

Improved adoption of classification and DLP tools by business units

Positive stakeholder feedback on collaboration and responsiveness

Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional projects or steering groups

Cyber Security Principal:

Microsoft Copilot

Jira/Confluence

Fluent in Agile

PowerBI

Project & Stakeholder Mgmt.

Strong understanding of Data Protection and Encryption.

Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships

Critical thinking.

Attention to detail/detail oriented/organized.

Self-starter able to get things done take the ball and run with it.

Experience working with senior level leaders executive presence

Must have excellent communication skills - written and verbal; team player - work well with others collaborative, able to challenge respectfully.

CISSP/ CISM/CCSP preferred but not required.

Bhargav
Sr. IT Recruiter
Email:

Predica Inc.

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