Data Security Analyst I

Data Protection Platform Support (Purview & Falcon Data Protection)

Support the administration of Microsoft and the CrowdStrike Falcon Data Protection module

Assist with policy setup, testing, rollout activities, exception tracking, and basic platform health monitoring under the guidance of senior team members

Maintain runbooks, standard operating procedures, and internal documentation to support consistent execution of data protection processes

DLP Policy Support, Testing & Tuning

Assist with creating, testing, and updating data loss prevention policies across endpoint, email, M365 SaaS, browser, and cloud egress channels

Help translate data classification and regulatory requirements into policy rules using available platform capabilities such as sensitive information types, classifiers, Exact Data Match, and document fingerprinting where appropriate

Participate in test validation, monitor policy results, and help identify false positives, exceptions, and opportunities for improvement

Insider Risk Monitoring Support

Support the monitoring and maintenance of insider risk policies in Purview Insider Risk Management and complementary detections in Falcon Data Protection

Assist in reviewing potential risk scenarios such as data exfiltration, departing employees, privileged user misuse, and repeated policy violations

Partner with HR, Legal, Privacy, and Employee Relations as needed to support case preparation, documentation, and policy validation while following established privacy and escalation guidelines

Alert Triage & Investigation Support

Review and triage data protection alerts and tickets generated by Purview and Falcon Data Protection. Gather relevant details, perform initial analysis, document findings, and escalate higher-risk or more complex issues according to defined procedures

Support investigations of suspected data loss, insider misuse, and policy violations by collecting evidence from available tools and helping maintain complete, accurate case records

Reporting, Metrics & Documentation

Assist with preparing recurring reports and metrics related to DLP and insider risk activity, including alert volumes, investigation status, policy trends, and identified gaps

Help maintain documentation that supports governance activities, audit readiness, and periodic policy reviews

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

Work with Cybersecurity, IT teams, system and data owners, HR, Legal, Privacy, and business stakeholders to support data protection activities

Communicate clearly regarding open items, required inputs, documentation needs, and status updates, and participate in working sessions and case reviews as assigned

Continuous Improvement & Process Support

Contribute to ongoing improvements in the enterprise Data Protection Program by identifying process gaps, recommending refinements, and supporting updates to detection logic, triage workflows, and investigation playbooks

Assist with automation and AI-enabled process improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and scalability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Certification / License

Work Experience

1 year of experience in information security, cybersecurity operations, IT support, systems administration, compliance, or a related technical field

Exposure to data protection, data loss prevention, Microsoft security technologies, endpoint security, or incident/case management through coursework, lab work, certifications, prior roles, or project experience

Experience supporting alert review, documentation, reporting, policy administration, or investigation-related activities is preferred

Experience working with sensitive or confidential information in a professional setting

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Basic understanding of information security and data protection concepts, including sensitive data, data classification, common data handling risks, and common exfiltration channels such as email, uploads, removable media, and cloud sharing

Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and foundational awareness of security technologies such as Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, CrowdStrike, SIEM tools, or ticketing systems

Ability to learn new tools, processes, and technical concepts quickly and apply them with guidance in a structured environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings clearly and communicate professionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow established procedures, and escalate issues appropriately

Basic experience with reporting, scripting, query languages, or automation tools is helpful but not required

Microsoft SC-401 (Information Security Administrator), SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst), MS-500, CrowdStrike CCFA/CCFR, GIAC GCFA or GCIA, or CIPP

Experience standing up or scaling an insider risk program, including partnership with HR and Legal on sensitive casework

Exposure to regulatory frameworks relevant to data protection (e.g., GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS) and to privacy-by-design considerations in monitoring programs

Experience integrating DLP/IRM workflows with SOAR platforms and ticketing systems to automate triage and case management

Familiarity with Exact Data Match (EDM), document fingerprinting, and trainable classifiers

Experience with data protection coverage across browser and cloud egress (e.g., Netskope, Zscaler) in addition to endpoint and email channels