Security Analyst V

Overview

Hybrid
$60 - $65
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Security Analyst V.
Cyber Security Principal
Microsoft Copilot
Jira/Confluence
Fluent in Agile
PowerBI
Project
Stakeholder Mgmt

Job Details

Immediate need for a talented Security Analyst V. This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Charlotte, NC (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:25-77280

Pay Range: $60 - $65/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

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.
  • 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.
  • 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 group.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

  • Key Skills: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.
  • 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.
  • 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 .
  • 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.

Our client is a leading Financial Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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