Data Discovery Analyst

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Posted 11 days ago | Updated 2 days ago

Overview

On Site
$55.0000 - $64.0000
Contract - W2
Contract - Full-time

Skills

BigID
MS Purview
Data Discovery

Job Details

Description



  • Join our Data Protection team as a Data Discovery Analyst



  • In this role, you will scrutinize scan results from both structured and unstructured enterprise data, facilitating the implementation of effective controls to protect sensitive information.



Required experience/knowledge



  • Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience



  • Professional Experience: At least 3 years of comprehensive experience in information systems and business operations



  • Technical Proficiency: Experience with automated data discovery and protection tools such as MS Purview and BigID. Candidates with direct experience in MS Purview will be preferred



  • Data Management Knowledge: Familiarity with data discovery, governance, classification, and privacy principles.



  • Analytical Skills: Proven ability to assess data classifications and conduct searches using Boolean logic and RegEx



  • Data Handling Expertise: Competence in managing large data sets with Excel, PowerPoint, and Business Intelligence tools like Power BI.



Key Requirements



  • Collaborative Interaction: Engage with enterprise product teams, data analysts, and data governance teams in cross-functional projects



  • Effective Communication: Convey progress, escalations, and issue analysis to key stakeholders with clarity



  • Independent Management: Work autonomously to manage time effectively and fulfill commitments