Data Security Analyst

Company

- Our client is a global leader in cybersecurity, providing advanced threat intelligence, incident response, and digital forensics. With a reputation for protecting enterprise environments and a commitment to innovation, they support high-profile organizations across industries in securing their data and infrastructure.

Job Title

- Data Security Analyst Location

- Remote in India (Must be open to EST working hours, ideally 5 am–2 pm EST) Role Type

- Contract through 7/30/2027

Must Have Skills: Microsoft 365 & Purview Fundamentals Understanding of Microsoft 365 data workloads: SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook/Exchange, Teams Experience with sensitivity labels and label policies Basic Purview Information Protection and DLP concepts Understanding of PII, PCI, and confidential data protection practices Familiarity with DLP actions and tuning for false positives Security operations experience including log/alert review and documentation Clear verbal and written communication; ability to work cross-functionally Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with appropriate escalation judgment A learning mindset and passion for developing deeper security expertise (SC-900 / SC-400 certifications are a plus)

Responsibilities and Job Details: Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and logs across Microsoft 365 environments Support and maintain data protection policies using Microsoft Purview tools Apply and manage sensitivity labels, label policies, and DLP configurations Identify and classify sensitive data (PII, PCI, confidential) and ensure appropriate controls Assist in tuning DLP policies to reduce false positives and enhance enforcement Document findings and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Security Ops, IAM, and Engineering Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate complex issues when necessary Participate in ongoing knowledge development to deepen cybersecurity expertise Contribute to operational improvements in data security workflows Assist in the implementation of best practices around data loss prevention Work effectively in a remote team environment aligned to U.S. EST hours