Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

World Wide Technology

Atlanta (GA)

Hybrid

USD 96,432 - 110,208

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst for a 6-month contract position in Atlanta, GA. The analyst will oversee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) initiatives and policies to ensure data protection within the organization. Candidates should have experience in Information Security and familiarity with various DLP platforms. The position involves monitoring data loss events, maintaining DLP systems, and collaborating with internal teams.

Qualifications

Hands-on experience in Information Security operations.
Understanding of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) concepts.
Familiarity with data classification standards like PII, PCI, PHI.
Knowledge of DLP platforms such as Symantec, Microsoft Purview, etc.
Basic understanding of network security.

Responsibilities

Oversee aspects of Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
Develop and maintain DLP policies for data protection.
Monitor and respond to potential data loss events.

Skills

Hands-on experience in Information Security operations

Understanding of Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Familiarity with data classification standards

Knowledge of common DLP platforms

Understanding of network security

Practical experience with DLP tools

Knowledge of security technologies

Experience with SIEM event/log analysis

Job description

Overview

World Wide Technology (WWT) is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst for a 6-month contract position based in Atlanta, GA as part of our Strategic Resourcing Services and staff augmentation efforts. The selected consultant will work directly with a WWT client, supporting their internal team and business objectives. While WWT facilitates the position, the consultant will be employed by one of WWT’s preferred partner organizations, which will provide complete details regarding compensation and benefits before employment.

Position Details

Position: Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

Location: 2 days in office at Atlanta, GA, or North Hills (New Hyde Park), NY

Duration: 6+ month contract

Rate/Salary: A reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this position is $70.00 to $80.00 hourly. Actual pay will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs, and will be set by your employer. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in base pay.

Position Overview

Job Summary: The Cybersecurity Operations Analyst – DLP is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) within the organization. This role focuses on developing and maintaining DLP policies, tuning DLP systems for optimal performance, and continuously monitoring DLP activities to prevent and detect unauthorized data access or transfer.

Qualifications

Hands-on experience in Information Security operations, including Security Monitoring, Incident Response, and Network Security fundamentals.

Understanding of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) concepts, frameworks, and technologies

Familiarity with data classification standards (e.g., PII, PCI, PHI, IP)

Knowledge of common DLP platforms: Symantec DLP, Microsoft Purview DLP, Zscaler DLP, Forcepoint, McAfee, Digital Guardian, etc.

Basic understanding of network security, email

Practical experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools and concepts, with exposure to one or more leading platforms such as Symantec, Microsoft Purview, Zscaler, Forcepoint, or Digital Guardian.

Working knowledge of industry-standard security technologies, including Firewalls, VPN, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Antivirus (AV), Secure Web Gateway/Proxy

Strong experience with SIEM event/log analysis

Preferred qualifications

Endpoint DLP, Network DLP, Cloud data protection, Policy development and tuning, Insider threat detection, Compliance and regulatory, Incident response and forensics, DLP integration

Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards: HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, SOX, PCI-DSS

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring

Lead the expansion and continuous improvement of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) initiatives across the organization, including international operations, ensuring robust policy enforcement and alignment with regulatory requirements

Monitor, investigate, and respond to potential data loss events from both internal and external sources, ensuring swift containment and remediation

Administer, tune, and maintain DLP technologies for on-premises, cloud, SaaS, and endpoint environments to ensure robust policy enforcement

Develop, update, and enforce DLP policies and operational playbooks to address evolving data protection risks and regulatory requirements

Utilize threat intelligence to adapt DLP controls in response to new tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that target sensitive or regulated data

Review and approve new system deployments to ensure integration with DLP monitoring and compliance requirements

Document DLP incidents, investigations, and remediation steps to support regulatory audits and continuous process improvement

Collaborate with IT and security teams to automate DLP alerts and responses for faster threat mitigation

Provide off-hours support to address urgent DLP incidents and maintain 24/7 data protection coverage

Monitor and review DLP alerts across email, web, endpoint, and cloud

Identify and prioritize real incidents vs. false positives

Investigate user activity and data movement related to alerts

Determine if incidents are accidental, negligent, or malicious

Escalate high-risk cases to Legal, HR, or Security leadership

Take action to contain active threats (e.g., disable sharing, isolate devices)

Document all findings, actions, and outcomes in the case tracking system

Recommend user coaching or awareness training when needed

Propose improvements to DLP rules to reduce noise and increase accuracy

Obtains information and stays up to date on the latest threats and security trends in a fast and efficient way to keep the enterprise environment protected.