Cyber Security Analyst

Hi,

Hope you are doing good, this is Rajeev from FutureTech Consultants, LLC and I have a job opening with our direct client.

Please have a look at the below job description and let me know your interest. Please share me the latest copy of your resume.

Role: Cyber Security Principal Analyst

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ Months

Mode Of Interview: In Person

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.

Regards

Rajeev Mudakala

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

FutureTech Consultants, LLC

5655 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 212, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

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