Data Loss Prevention Analyst #3597286

Axiom-Path; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom-Path is seeking a Data Loss Prevention Analyst to join its Charlotte, North Carolina team in a hybrid work environment. This role focuses on monitoring data loss prevention alerts, escalating incidents, and drafting operational guidance to enhance security operations.

The ideal candidate should have experience in data loss prevention, security operations, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing essential insights into data protection initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting data loss prevention or related monitoring functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends in alerts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alerts generated by data loss prevention technologies.
• Escalate potential data security incidents appropriately.
• Draft playbooks and operational guidance for DLP responsibilities.

Skills

Data loss prevention

Data security

Security operations

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Tools

Proofpoint

Microsoft Purview

Island.io

Job description

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team:

Join a global financial services environment focused on protecting sensitive enterprise data and strengthening security operations across a highly regulated banking technology organization. This team supports data security and data loss prevention initiatives, working closely with senior security leaders, technologists, and cross-functional partners to improve alert response, policy effectiveness, reporting, and operational consistency.

What's In Store For You:

Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099)

This is a hybrid contract opportunity based in Charlotte, North Carolina, supporting enterprise data protection initiatives in a banking technology environment. The role offers exposure to data loss prevention operations, security incident validation, program metrics, and collaboration with senior DLP stakeholders.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Monitor alerts generated by data loss prevention technologies and perform initial triage in alignment with internal processes.
• Escalate potential data security incidents appropriately and support validation efforts with senior DLP leaders.
• Draft playbooks, job aids, and operational guidance to improve consistency across DLP responsibilities.
• Provide feedback to technology teams responsible for DLP policy tuning and rule effectiveness.
• Prepare DLP program metrics and routine reporting for leadership review.
• Support ad hoc data requests tied to DLP operations, security trends, and program performance.

Are you an experienced Data Loss Prevention Analyst ready to make an impact?

• Bring experience supporting data loss prevention, data security, security operations, or related monitoring/triage functions.
• Knowledge of Proofpoint, Microsoft Purview, and Island.io is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, including pivot tables and the ability to work with multiple data sources.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review alerts, identify trends, and build a holistic picture from different data points.
• Excellent attention to detail and an inquisitive mindset when investigating security-related activity.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
• Prior experience in banking, financial services, or another regulated enterprise environment is a plus.