Data Loss Prevention Analyst x3

Zohorecruit; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Path is seeking an experienced Data Loss Prevention Analyst to join a global financial services security team in Charlotte, NC. This hybrid W2 contract role focuses on protecting sensitive enterprise data, validating incidents, and improving DLP processes in a regulated banking technology environment.

You'll work with Proofpoint, Microsoft Purview, and Island.io, analyze alerts, generate metrics for leadership, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to strengthen data protection

Qualifications

• Experience supporting data loss prevention, data security, or monitoring/triage.
• Familiarity with Proofpoint, Microsoft Purview, Island.io preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables and multi-source data.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends across data points.
• Attention to detail and investigative mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across teams.
• Banking/regulated environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alerts from DLP technologies and perform triage.
• Escalate potential data security incidents and support validation.
• Draft playbooks, job aids, and guidance to standardize DLP tasks.
• Provide feedback to teams on DLP policy tuning.
• Prepare DLP program metrics and leadership reports.
• Assist with ad hoc data requests related to DLP operations.

Skills

Data Loss Prevention

Security Operations

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Data Analysis

Communication

Tools

Proofpoint

Microsoft Purview

Island.io

Job description

Axiom Path is an AI-first recruiting and staffing firm delivering RPO, MSP, and direct-hire solutions to enterprise clients across the U.S. Our team of experienced recruiters, supported by purpose-built automation, moves faster and communicates better so clients get qualified talent sooner and candidates get a clear, responsive process from first contact to start date.

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.

Requirements

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.