Senior Information Protection Analyst

Job description

The Senior Information Protection Analyst will play a pivotal role in enhancing our organization's information security posture by developing and executing robust information protection strategies. This position requires a deep understanding of information security principles, risk management, and industry best practices.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of information protection policies, procedures, and guidelines using best in industry data protection tools & technologies.
• Monitor and manage security technologies, such as data loss prevention (DLP), data classification (unstructured & structured), encryption, etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess information protection requirements and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Analyze security incidents, breaches, and vulnerabilities, and provide guidance for effective incident response and resolution.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to IT teams on security architecture around data protection.
• Participate in security audits, assessments, and compliance initiatives to ensure alignment with information protection standards.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the information protection team.
• Collaborate with the legal and compliance teams to address privacy concerns and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Assist in the development of information security strategies and roadmaps.
• Prepare and present regular reports on information protection activities, incidents, and risk assessments to senior management.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in information security, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in information security, with a focus on information protection, DLP and data protection.
• Strong understanding of information security frameworks, regulations, and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Experience with security technologies such as data classification, DLP, encryption, SIEM, and access controls.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and recommend effective solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing and managing information protection programs.

Role: System Analyst

Industry Type: Analytics / KPO / Research

Department: IT & Information Security

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: IT Infrastructure Services

Education

UG: B.Tech/B.E. in Any Specialization

PG: Any Postgraduate

Key Skills

Skills highlighted with '' are preferred keyskills

information security

risk managementSystems Securitysecurity architecturedata protectionsecurity audits