Data Security Analyst

Alter Domus; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional accreditations support

Flexible holidays

Birthday day off

Mentoring program

Employee Share Plan

EAP support

Job summary

Alter Domus in Ireland is seeking a senior data security professional to lead DSPM and DLP initiatives, reporting to the Global Head of Security. You will classify sensitive data, assess risks, and implement policies across cloud, on‑premises, and hybrid environments.

The role emphasizes data protection compliance (GDPR/DORA), collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and developing dashboards and security reports using Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field.
• Several years of hands-on experience working with DLP and DSPM technologies in an information security role.
• Experience with DSPM platforms (e.g., Wiz, Prisma Cloud, BigID).
• Proficiency with enterprise DLP solutions (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Symantec, Forcepoint).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Experience with SIEM tools for security event analysis.
• Understanding of data encryption, access controls, and network protocols.
• Strong analytical abilities with data analysis/analytics tools such as Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Discover and classify sensitive data across data stores and cloud services.
• Assess data risk based on sensitivity, location, and access.
• Monitor data environments for vulnerabilities and non-compliant handling.
• Enforce least privilege by managing data access entitlements.
• Remediate data risks by adjusting permissions and encrypting assets.
• Develop, configure, and maintain DLP policies across channels.

Skills

DSPM platforms

DLP solutions

Cloud platforms

SIEM

Data encryption

Access controls

Power BI

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/InfoSec

Tools

Wiz

Prisma Cloud

BigID

Microsoft Purview

Symantec

Forcepoint

Job description

About Us

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

About Us

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions. With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate, action-oriented, and communicative senior data security professional with exceptional problem-solving skills, drive, and self-motivation to join the Data Security team, reporting to the Global Head of Security at Alter Domus. The incumbent will work alongside a geographically diverse team of security professionals focusing on setting up our Data Security Posture Management program and DLP controls. A Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) analyst secures an organization's sensitive information across its entire digital ecosystem. This role combines proactive risk assessment (DSPM) with real-time enforcement (DLP) to protect data whether it is stored, in use, or in transit. The Senior Security professional works to discover, classify, and monitor sensitive data across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. The incumbent will be part of the team directly identifying and eradicating risks to AlterDomus, partnering with the business counter parts to primarily rollout a DSPM platform, implement data tagging through business alignment, and to create and tune DLP policies in conjunction with the company’s risk profile.

Data Security Posture Management

• Discover and classify sensitive data (e.g., PII, PHI, financial data) across all data stores, including databases, SaaS applications, and cloud storage.
• Assess data risk based on factors such as sensitivity, location, user access, and potential attack paths.
• Continuously monitor the data environment for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and non-compliant data handling practices.
• Enforce the Principle of Least Privilege by analyzing and managing data access permissions and entitlements to minimize the attack surface.
• Remediate identified data risks by automating or directing actions, such as adjusting permissions, quarantining critical assets, or encrypting information.
• Provide visibility into the data security landscape by creating reports and dashboards for stakeholders.

Data Loss Prevention

• Develop, configure, and maintain DLP policies and rules across various channels, including email, web, endpoints, and cloud applications.
• Monitor DLP alerts and investigate potential data leakage incidents and policy violations.
• Analyze DLP incidents to identify root causes and patterns of data exfiltration.
• Perform tuning of DLP policies to reduce false positives and improve the accuracy of sensitive data detection.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to contain and resolve data security incidents promptly.
• Work with data owners and business units to understand their data handling needs and refine DLP policies accordingly.

Compliance and Strategy

• Ensure the organization's data protection practices align with regulatory requirements, such as GDPR and DORA
• Generate audit-ready reports and compliance assessments to demonstrate adherence to relevant standards.
• Help define and contribute to the broader enterprise data protection strategy, considering the entire data lifecycle.
• Educate employees and stakeholders on data security best practices to foster a security-conscious culture.
• Stay up to date with emerging data security trends, threats, and technologies, including securing AI and LLM training data.

Your Qualifications

Education:

A bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field is typically required.

Experience:

Several years of hands-on experience working with DLP and DSPM technologies in an information security role.

Technical Skills

• Experience with DSPM platforms (e.g., Wiz, Prisma Cloud, BigID).
• Proficiency with enterprise DLP solutions (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Symantec, Forcepoint).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Experience with SIEM tools for security event analysis.
• Understanding of data encryption, access controls, and network protocols.
• Strong analytical abilities, experience creating and improving security reports and experience with data analysis/analytics tools such as Excel and Power BI. Developing dashboards would be a plus.

Certifications

Professional security certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Security+ are highly valued. Any other DSPM / DLP Certifications highly desired.

Soft Skills

• The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A keen attention to detail and a vigilant, investigative mindset
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure on multiple projects, balance competing priorities, and meet deadlines both when working alone and with others.
• Self-motivated and able to complete projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to rapidly evaluate, research, learn, and apply advanced and emerging data security principles, theories, and concepts.
• Positive attitude and outstanding, proactive problem-identification and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across the Enterprise and to work effectively in a matrixed, geographically distributed organization.

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our Global Benefits Also Include

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Equity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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