eNcloud Services Immediate Requirement
Title: Cyber Security Analyst DLP & Data Protection
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite 4-5 days)
C2C/W2
*Key Responsibilities:*
Monitor and manage Microsoft Purview DLP alerts, investigating incidents and validating potential data exposure risks.
Analyze security events to determine root cause, assess impact, and document findings in alignment with security and compliance standards.
Escalate confirmed incidents, manage security tickets, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely containment and resolution.
Support continuous improvement of DLP policies by identifying false positives, policy gaps, and recommending rule and threshold optimizations.
Review and enhance data classification and sensitivity labeling practices, ensuring accurate alignment with enterprise data protection policies.
Participate in security assessments for AI-enabled platforms (e.g., Copilot, Power Platform), identifying risks related to permissions, data access, and integrations.
Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data analysis functions, and dashboards) to analyze DLP alerts, track trends, manage incident data, and produce detailed operational and compliance reports.
Collaborate with IT, security, and business teams to strengthen data protection controls and governance frameworks.
Validate effectiveness of remediation actions and maintain up-to-date documentation including investigation logs, SOPs, and audit artifacts.
Generate and present operational metrics, trend analysis, and risk reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
Contribute to ongoing initiatives to enhance data security posture, compliance readiness, and user awareness.
*Required Skills:*
* 4-8 years of Cybersecurity, data protection, DLP operations in Enterprise environments
* Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview DLP, data classification, and sensitivity labeling.
* Strong understanding of data security concepts, including data loss prevention, access control, and compliance frameworks.
* Experience analyzing security incidents, managing tickets, and working with cross-functional teams in a SOC or security operations environment.
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