Security Analyst V

Immediate need for a talented Security Analyst V. This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Charolotte, NC (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
 
Job ID:25-77280
 
Pay Range: $60 - $65/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Enterprise Data Protection Strategy
• Define and execute data security plans aligned with business objectives and risk priorities.
• Establish data classification, loss prevention, and encryption controls across platforms.
• Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders and guide the adoption of best practices.
• Govern Regulatory and Policy Compliance
• Interpret privacy laws and industry regulations into actionable security controls.
• Align security efforts to frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining evidence of the effectiveness of controls.
• Enhance Data Visibility and Risk Posture
• Lead initiatives to discover and classify sensitive data across the enterprise.
• Deploy monitoring solutions to detect anomalies, unauthorized access, and data misuse.
• Translate findings into prioritized remediation actions and risk-reduction plans.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Influence and enable data owners, technology teams, and business units to adopt security practices.
• Deliver clear communications and training to improve awareness and accountability.
• Participate in steering committees or working groups on enterprise security initiatives.
• Evaluate third-party vendors and their ability to meet security standards.
• Act as a technical advisor during incident response and investigations.
• Contribute to security tool rationalization and enterprise architecture discussions.
• Reduction of high-risk data exposure within 6–12 months
• Timely resolution of security control gaps and audit findings
• Improved adoption of classification and DLP tools by business units
• Positive stakeholder feedback on collaboration and responsiveness
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional projects or steering group.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key Skills:Cyber Security Principal , Microsoft Copilot , Jira/Confluence ,Fluent in Agile ,PowerBI ,Project & Stakeholder Mgmt ,Strong understanding of Data Protection and Encryption ,Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships ,Critical thinking ,Attention to detail/detail oriented/organized.
• Use analytics, Python, or SQL to uncover behavior patterns and inform controls.
• Evaluate new security technologies and oversee their implementation.
• Guide security integration into cloud (AWS, Azure), SaaS (Salesforce, M365), and database environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field .
• 8+ years of experience in data security, cybersecurity, or cloud security roles .
• Proven expertise in access controls, encryption, and regulatory alignment .
• Experience with cloud (AWS, Azure) and SaaS (M365, Salesforce) platforms .
• Familiarity with tools such as BigID, Microsoft Purview, Splunk, or ALTR .
• Excellent communication, analysis, and stakeholder engagement skills .
• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related discipline .
• Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or equivalent .
• Experience in highly regulated sectors such as financial services.
• Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation).
• Exposure to machine learning or user behavior analytics in a security context.

Our client is a leading Financial Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
 
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