Data Security Analyst

Programmers.io; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io is seeking a Data Security Process Improvement Analyst to collaborate with technology and business teams, map current security workflows, and drive governance, risk, and compliance initiatives. The role emphasizes hands-on use of security tools and automation to improve processes, with a focus on data protection and regulatory alignment.

The candidate will work across departments, leveraging Python, Power Automate, and BI tools to reduce bottlenecks, automate access reviews, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with information security tools, controls, or security-related initiatives.
• Experience improving governance, risk management, and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Process mapping: Document current security workflows and identify bottlenecks.
• Control automation: Use tools to automate tasks such as access reviews and alert handling.
• Policy tuning: Adjust data loss prevention (DLP) rules to reduce false positives.
• Risk reporting: Track security metrics and prepare management reports.
• Risk analysis: Identify weaknesses in data handling practices and employee behavior.
• Automation tools: Use programming languages such as Python or platforms such as Power Automate.
• Data visualization: Create Power BI or Tableau charts to highlight improvement opportunities.
• Communication: Explain complex security risks in clear business terms.
• Tools and frameworks: Data protection through Microsoft Purview; implement ISO 27001 and NIST.

Skills

Information security

Governance

Risk management

Compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Python

Power Automate

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Data Security Process Improvement Analyst:

• This individual will collaborate across technology and business teams to assess current processes, support new initiatives, and ensure alignment with information security standards, regulatory requirements, and strategic goals.
• The candidate should be able to work across departments and have hands‑on experience with information security tools, controls, or security‑related initiatives.
• Experience improving governance, risk management, and compliance processes.

Core responsibilities:

• Process mapping: Document current security workflows and identify bottlenecks.
• Control automation: Use tools to automate tasks such as access reviews and alert handling.
• Policy tuning: Adjust data loss prevention (DLP) rules to reduce false positives.
• Risk reporting: Track security metrics and prepare management reports.
• Risk analysis: Identify weaknesses in data handling practices and employee behavior.
• Automation tools: Use programming languages such as Python or platforms such as Power Automate.
• Data visualization: Create Power BI or Tableau charts to highlight improvement opportunities.
• Communication: Explain complex security risks in clear business terms.
• Tools and frameworks
• Data protection: Microsoft Purview.
• Security frameworks: ISO 27001 and NIST.

Note:

• Advanced expertise in process improvement frameworks such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Green Belt certification is not required.