What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Protection & Security Analyst position at Stellar Professionals LLC?
We are looking for a skilled Security Analyst to join our team!
Location: Columbia, SC (Must be a current SC resident)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in-office / 2 days remote)
Interview Process: 1 Round (Virtual)
Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas
- Data Security & Governance: Administer DLP policies, monitor sensitive data movement, and support Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI & Copilot tools.
- Alert Triage & Incident Response: Review, triage, and investigate security alerts; document findings and escalate incidents.
- Insider Risk Management: Analyze user activity, investigate policy violations, and maintain chain of evidence.
- Vendor & Audit Reviews: Conduct third-party vendor security assessments, validate security controls, and collect audit evidence.
Required Qualifications
- 3 5 years in enterprise cybersecurity operations (threat monitoring, incident response, risk analysis).
- 3 years hands-on experience with:
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Insider Risk Management tools
- Data Security Posture Management for AI (DSPM for AI)
- 3 years triaging security alerts, investigating data movement, and collaborating cross-functionally.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- Mandatory Certification: Active CompTIA Security OR GIAC GSEC.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Experience with AI security tools (Cortex, DSPM platforms).
- Fine-tuning DLP policies or refining insider risk alerts.
- Familiarity with Azure Security, conditional access, and scripting/automation.
- Certifications: Microsoft SC-100, SC-200, CEH, or CISSP (Associate).