DLP Security Operations Analyst

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

DLP
Cyber Security
Data Security
HIPAA
Symantec

Job Details

Job Title: DLP Security Operations Analyst

Location: New Hyde Park, NY 11042 / Atlanta, GA 30328 Hybrid (2 days onsite)
Duration: 6 12 Months Contract (W2 Only) with possible extension or conversion

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced DLP Security Operations Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, investigating, and responding to data loss prevention (DLP) alerts and incidents across enterprise environments. This role requires hands-on experience with DLP technologies, strong incident response skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor, investigate, and respond to DLP alerts across email, web, endpoint, and cloud environments.

  • Administer, tune, and maintain DLP solutions such as Symantec, Microsoft Purview, Zscaler, Forcepoint, and Digital Guardian.

  • Develop, implement, and enforce DLP policies and operational playbooks.

  • Investigate user activity to determine if incidents are accidental, negligent, or malicious.

  • Escalate high-risk cases to appropriate stakeholders (Legal, HR, Security).

  • Track and report incident trends, including type, volume, and resolution time.

  • Collaborate with IT, Legal, HR, and business units during investigations.

  • Provide documentation for incidents, investigations, and regulatory audits.

  • Stay up-to-date with emerging security threats and adapt DLP controls accordingly.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; or equivalent experience.

  • Hands-on experience in information security operations, including security monitoring, incident response, and network security.

  • Strong working knowledge of Data Loss Prevention platforms, such as:

    • Symantec DLP, Microsoft Purview DLP, Zscaler DLP, Forcepoint, Digital Guardian, McAfee.

  • Familiarity with security technologies: firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, EDR, antivirus, and secure web gateways.

  • Strong experience with SIEM event and log analysis.

  • Knowledge of data classification standards (PII, PCI, PHI, IP).

  • Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks: HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, SOX, PCI-DSS.

  • Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with endpoint DLP, network DLP, cloud data protection, and insider threat detection.

  • Background in policy development, tuning, and automation of DLP alerts and responses.

  • Security engineering or architecture experience.

Employment Details

  • Contract Duration: 6 12 months (with possibility of extension or conversion).

  • Work Arrangement: Hybrid 2 days onsite (New Hyde Park, NY or Atlanta, GA).

  • Employment Type: W2 Only.

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