Data Protection Analyst (Splunk) at Adapt Forward Charleston, SC

Adapt Forward; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Physical Wellness Package

401k Retirement Plan with Matching Contribution

Annual Training Budget

Eleven Federal Holidays

Three weeks of PTO/vacation/sick leave

Job summary

Adapt Forward is seeking a Data Protection Analyst based in Charleston, SC. The role requires monitoring and responding to data protection events, supporting incident triage, and generating metrics through reports and dashboards. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or have equivalent experience with active Top Secret Clearance eligibility.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, and a 401k plan with matching contributions, as well as ample PTO and training budget.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active Top Secret Clearance Eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to data protection events.
• Support the Insider Threat Response team with incident triage and escalation.
• Contribute to policy tuning and optimization efforts.
• Generate and maintain data protection metrics via reports and dashboards.

Skills

Proficiency in Splunk Processing Language

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or minimum 3 years equivalent experience

Tools

Splunk Enterprise Security

MENLO Security for DoD

Data classification tools

DLP tools

CASB tools

Job description

Data Protection Analyst
Charleston, SC
Minimum Secret Clearance Required (TS Eligible)

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to data protection events under established procedures
• Support the Insider Threat Response team with incident triage and escalation
• Contribute to policy tuning and optimization efforts
• Generate and maintain data protection metrics via reports and dashboards

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or minimum 3 years of equivalent experience
• Active Top Secret Clearance Eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Splunk Processing Language
• Proficiency in MENLO Security for DoD or data classification tools
• Experience working in government, DoD, or healthcare environments
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
• Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security
• Hands-on knowledge of DLP, CASB, Insider Threat tools
• Data classification tools

Certifications

• CySA+

Summary of Benefits

• Comprehensive Physical Wellness Package, including Medical, Dental, Vision Care, plus Flexible Spending Accounts for health- and dependent-care are included in our standard benefits plan.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Contribution is immediately available and vested.
• Annual Training Budget to be used for conference attendance, school enrollment, certification programs, and associated travel expenses.
• Eleven Federal Holidays, plus three weeks of PTO/vacation/sick leave that accrues at a rate of ten hours per month.
• Employee Assistance Program: Counseling/legal assistance and other employee well-being programs are also offered.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Adapt Forward’s Veteran/Disability Affirmative Action Plan narrative section is available for inspection upon request during normal business hours at the Human Resources office and may be requested by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail].