Senior Data Protection Analyst

Bachelor's Degree Information Technology/Systems, Cybersecurity/Information Security, Privacy, Risk or Governance fields or other related field or equivalent experience required

Master's Degree Information Technology/Systems, Cybersecurity/Information Security, Privacy, Risk or Governance fields or other related field preferred

4+ years Data governance, data protection, information security operations or related technical domain required

Experience working in healthcare, insurance, or other regulated data environments required

Advanced working knowledge of data classification, data sensitivity, and secure data handling practices required

Advanced experience supporting or leading data protection or information security initiatives in regulated complex environments preferred

Experience owning or leading components of data protection or DLP program, such as incident response, policy refinement, metrics, or control optimization preferred

Experience designing, tuning, or optimizing enterprise data protection controls preferred

Experience mentoring or providing guidance to other analysts preferred

Experience applying AI-assisted tools to DLP operations and implementing AI risk controls for AI/GenAI data protection preferred

Privacy, Security, Analytics or other industry related certification(s) preferred

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law , including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act