Data Loss Prevention Analyst

Job Title: Data Loss Prevention Analyst
Location: Vienna, VA
Type: Contract
Contractor Work Model: Remote – offsite
Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities

• Support DLP operations by triaging and analyzing alerts across various channels, including email, endpoint, and cloud platforms.
• Validate alerts, distinguish between true positives and false positives, and escalate as necessary to prevent potential data loss incidents.
• Investigate data loss incidents by reviewing user behavior, data types, and business justifications, documenting findings accurately in case management systems.
• Assist in responding to confirmed data loss events, coordinating with internal stakeholders and identifying patterns or behaviors that contribute to risks.
• Recommend improvements to rules, controls, and user behaviors to mitigate future risks based on incident analysis.
• Partner with business units and risk teams to map data flows, translating business activities into potential data loss scenarios.
• Identify opportunities for tuning controls, exclusions, or enhancements aligned with legitimate workflows, and support initiatives to adapt DLP coverage to evolving processes and tools.
• Contribute to DLP-related projects, including rule tuning, process documentation, and metrics tracking, supporting operational improvements and automation efforts.
• Engage with security, risk, and governance teams, providing clear communication tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.

• 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, fraud, risk, or a related analytical role.
• Experience analyzing alerts, incidents, or case-based workflows.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with DLP tools or security monitoring platforms (preferred).
• Familiarity with sensitive data types and data classification concepts (preferred).
• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, or case management systems (preferred).
• Basic understanding of business process mapping or workflow analysis (desired).

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #851-Rockville-S1