Overview
Hybrid
$70 - $80
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Data Discovery Analyst
Data Protection Analyst
Data Privacy Analyst
data classification
data governance
data protection
MS Purview
Microsoft Purview
BigID
Securiti
Sentra
GDPR
CCPA
cybersecurity
data privacy
Regulatory Compliance
Google Cloud Platform
Computer Science
Data Management
Problem Solving
Data Security
Management
Cyber Security
Cloud Computing
Communication
Data Loss Prevention
Collaboration
Amazon Web Services
Conflict Resolution
DLP
Microsoft Azure
Privacy
Good Clinical Practice
Job Details
Job Description: Data Discovery Analyst
Location: Hybrid Dallas, TX
Relocation: Open to candidates willing to relocate to Dallas
Overview
Data Discovery Analyst to join their Cybersecurity organization. The selected candidate will support data discovery efforts across the enterprise, working to enhance data protection, ensure regulatory compliance, and enable consistent data governance.
Responsibilities
Execute and analyze enterprise data scans using leading data discovery and protection tools
Collaborate with cybersecurity, data governance, and product teams to implement data classification strategies
Assist with defining and enforcing data protection policies and controls
Translate scan results into actionable recommendations to improve data visibility and compliance
Provide input into data privacy efforts aligned with regulations like GDPR and CCPA
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor s in Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent work experience
Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in data discovery, data protection, or data loss prevention (DLP)
Practical experience with tools such as Microsoft Purview, BigID, Securiti, or Sentra
Strong understanding of data classification, data governance, and data privacy principles
Experience working with both structured and unstructured data
Knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, or other data protection regulations
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Key Requirements
Experience with MS Purview (mandatory)
Strong grasp of data management principles
Practical experience in data classification implementation
Strong problem-solving and time management skills
Nice to Have
Experience with additional discovery/protection tools (e.g., Securiti, Sentra)
Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform)
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