Intermediate Cybersecurity Security Analyst (DLP, Insider Risk & Data Protection)

Date Posted: 07/07/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 503821

Industry: Government/Staffing

Job Title: Intermediate Cybersecurity Security Analyst (DLP, Insider Risk & Data Protection)

Job Location: Columbia, SC, USA, 29201

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote

Shift: 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Mon-Fri

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 13

Min Hourly Rate($): 50.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 52.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Cybersecurity, Data protection, Risk Management

Experience Desired: Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations, including threat monitoring, incident (3 yrs); Hands-on experience working with data protection technologies such as data loss prevention (DLP) (3 yrs); Experience reviewing and triaging data related security alerts, analyzing access and movement (3 yrs); Collaborating with technical and nontechnical teams to resolve security issues and supporting contin (3 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Required Certifications/Licenses: CompTIA Security+ or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) is required

Preferred Certifications/Licenses: Microsoft SC100, SC200, CEH, or an Associate level CISSP

**C2C is not available**

Job Description

PREFERRED EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field is required; equivalent experience may be considered

Required Certifications

• A foundational security certification such as CompTIA Security+ or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) is required

Preferred Certifications

• Preferred certifications include Microsoft SC100, SC200, CEH, or an Associate level CISSP

Required Experience/ Skills

• 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations, including threat monitoring, incident response, and risk analysis
• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with data protection technologies such as data loss prevention (DLP), insider risk management tools, and data security posture management for AI
• 3+ years of experience reviewing and triaging data related security alerts, analyzing access and movement of sensitive information, documenting findings, and escalating incidents according to established procedures
• 3 years of collaborating with technical and nontechnical teams to resolve security issues and supporting continuous improvement in the agency’s data security posture

Preferred Experience/ Skills

• Experience working with AI driven security tools, Cortex, particularly DSPM platforms designed to manage sensitive data used by AI systems
• Experience finetuning policies, refining insider risk alerts, or supporting data governance programs
• Familiarity with Azure security, identity-based access controls, conditional access, and security automation or scripting

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT: This position supports the agency’s cybersecurity and data protection operations, with a focus on DLP, Insider Risk Management, Copilot/AI data security, auditing, vendor security reviews, and device patching. The analyst will review and triage security alerts, investigate access and movement of sensitive information, perform system and vendor audits, document findings, assist with incident escalation, and work with technical and business teams to strengthen the agency’s overall security and data governance posture. The purpose of this position is to support the agency’s cybersecurity and data protection program by helping protect sensitive information, monitor security risks, and strengthen controls around AI, Copilot, DLP, Insider Risk, auditing, and vendor security.

Job Responsibilities

Data Protection & Data Governance

• Monitor and administer Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and controls
• Investigate potential data loss, data exposure, and unauthorized access incidents
• Support Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) initiatives related to AI and Copilot
• Review the movement, storage, and sharing of sensitive information
• Assist in implementation of data classification and data handling requirements
• Participate in data governance initiatives and support data owners and stewards

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

• Review and triage security alerts from DLP, Insider Risk Management, DSPM, and other security platforms
• Investigate suspicious activity involving sensitive information
• Document findings and maintain investigation records
• Escalate incidents according to agency incident response procedures
• Assist with containment, recovery, and post-incident activities

Insider Risk Management

• Monitor Insider Risk Management alerts and cases
• Analyze user activity associated with potential policy violations
• Conduct investigations while maintaining confidentiality and proper chain of evidence
• Recommend corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies

Vendor Security Management

• Participate in third-party and vendor security assessments
• Review vendor security documentation, audit reports, and questionnaires
• Identify cybersecurity risks associated with third-party services
• Assist in tracking remediation efforts and risk acceptance decisions

Security Auditing & Compliance

• Support cybersecurity audits and compliance reviews
• Collect and analyze evidence for regulatory and policy requirements
• Assist with risk assessments and control validation activities
• Maintain documentation supporting compliance efforts

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work with technical and non-technical staff to address security concerns
• Prepare reports, metrics, and presentations regarding security risks and trends
• Participate in cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives
• Recommend improvements to security policies, procedures, and controls
• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

Benefits

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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