Data Security Analyst (Hybrid)

TM Floyd

Columbia, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$85,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Access Control, Artificial Intelligence (AI), CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CompTIA - Computing Technology Industry Association, Computer Science, Data Administration, Data Analysis, Data Management, Documentation, GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certification, GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certification, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Loss Prevention, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Windows Azure, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Analysis, Security Auditing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Infrastructure, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
3 days ago

We’re looking for a Data Security Analyst for a hybrid role in Columbia, SC. Must be an SC resident.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • 3 years of experience with:
    • Supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations, including threat monitoring, incident response, and risk analysis
    • Data protection technologies, such as data loss prevention (DLP), insider risk management tools, and data security posture management for AI (DSPM for AI)
    • Reviewing and triaging data-related security alerts, analyzing access and movement of sensitive information, documenting findings, and escalating incidents according to established procedures
    • Collaborating with technical and nontechnical teams to resolve security issues and supporting

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience working with AI-driven security tools, Cortex, particularly DSPM platforms designed to manage sensitive data used by AI systems
  • Experience fine-tuning DLP 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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the 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
  • 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 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
  • Participate in third-party and vendor security assessments

Education/Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field is required; equivalent experience may be considered
  • Security certification such as CompTIA Security or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • Preferred certifications: Microsoft SC100, SC200, CEH, or an Associate Level CISSP

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000.

TM Floyd & Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

We offer a generous array of benefits, depending on the length of assignment. We also offer a referral bonus of up to $1,000. Ask us for more details!

TM Floyd & Company participates in E-VERIFY.
AAP, EEO

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