Contractor - Security

Job#: 3035509

Job Description:

We are hiring a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst!

Role: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst

Supporting: Large Financial Services Client

Location: Fully Remote

Assignment Type: Contract Only

Duration: ~6 months

Role Overview:

We are seeking a junior to mid-level DLP Analyst to support a high-impact cybersecurity operations team. This role focuses on analyzing and triaging data loss prevention alerts, investigating potential risks, and partnering with business and security teams to strengthen data protection practices. This is a great opportunity to build hands-on cybersecurity experience while directly contributing to risk reduction and operational improvements.

If you're ready to take an exciting next step in your career, apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and triage DLP alerts across email, endpoint, and cloud environments
• Investigate potential data loss incidents, including user behavior and data context
• Distinguish true vs. false positives and escalate risks appropriately
• Document findings and maintain accurate case records
• Support incident response efforts for confirmed data loss events
• Identify trends, patterns, and recurring risk behaviors
• Recommend improvements to DLP rules, controls, and processes
• Partner with stakeholders to map data flows and identify risk points
• Assist with DLP projects including rule tuning, documentation, and metrics tracking
• Collaborate across security, risk, and governance teams

Qualifications:

• 2-5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, risk, fraud, or a related analytical role
• Experience analyzing alerts, incidents, or case-based workflows
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with DLP tools or security monitoring platforms (preferred)
• Familiarity with data classification and sensitive data types (preferred)
• Exposure to SIEM, SOAR, or case management tools (preferred)
• Basic understanding of business process mapping or workflow analysis (preferred)

Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position is between $30.00 and $46.20 per hour. Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.