Information Protection Senior Analyst

MCD McKesson Canada Corporation / La Corporation McKesson Canada; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 99,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson seeks an Information Protection Senior Analyst to safeguard enterprise data across Microsoft 365 and cloud environments. You will lead design, implementation, and optimization of information protection controls, ensuring sensitive data is discovered, classified, protected, and governed.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in Microsoft Purview, cloud data security, and compliance with strong collaboration across security, privacy, and legal teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cybersecurity, information security, cloud security, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, CS, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on with Purview Information Protection, DLP, sensitivity labels, data classification.
• Experience securing Microsoft 365 environments: SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Exchange Online.
• Experience implementing enterprise data protection and information governance programs.
• Knowledge of cloud security controls, monitoring, risk management, incident response.
• Experience supporting regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, HITRUST or SOX.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide data protection initiatives using Purview, DLP, and labeling.
• Design and implement controls across Microsoft 365 and SaaS platforms.
• Develop data discovery programs, inventories, and governance processes.
• Create and manage data protection policies, retention controls, and DLP monitoring.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, legal, privacy, and tech teams.
• Conduct risk assessments, remediation activities for data security and cloud services.
• Develop analytics, dashboards, and reporting to improve visibility.
• Support regulatory and compliance requirements across the organization.

Skills

7+ years experience

Microsoft Purview

Data protection

Cloud security

Regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR,PCI

Governance programs

Analytical / stakeholder comms

Scripting (PowerShell/Python/KQL)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Info Security/CS/IS

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

PowerShell

Python

KQL

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

McKesson is seeking a Information Protection Senior Analyst to help safeguard enterprise data assets across Microsoft 365 and cloud environments. This role will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of information protection and data security controls, ensuring sensitive information is appropriately discovered, classified, protected, and governed. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in Microsoft Purview, cloud data security, compliance frameworks, and cybersecurity operations with the ability to influence security strategy and drive cross-functional collaboration. This role supports McKesson's commitment to protecting critical business and healthcare information while enabling secure business innovation.

What You'll Do

• Lead enterprise-wide data protection initiatives using Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and data classification capabilities.
• Design and implement security controls across Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Exchange Online, and approved SaaS platforms.
• Develop and maintain data discovery programs, sensitive data inventories, and information governance processes.
• Create, optimize, and manage data protection policies, labeling strategies, retention controls, and DLP monitoring.
• Support regulatory and compliance requirements including HIPAA, HITRUST, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and SOX.
• Conduct security assessments, risk analyses, and remediation activities related to data security and cloud services.
• Develop automation, analytics, dashboards, and reporting to enhance operational efficiency and security visibility.
• Partner with security, compliance, legal, privacy, and technology teams to strengthen enterprise data protection capabilities.

Basic Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, cloud security, data protection, or related security disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), sensitivity labels, and data classification technologies.
• Experience securing Microsoft 365 environments including SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, and Exchange Online.
• Experience implementing and managing enterprise data protection and information governance programs.
• Knowledge of cloud security controls, security monitoring, risk management, and incident response practices.
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance requirements such as HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, HITRUST, or SOX.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience with Insider Risk Management, Information Governance, Data Lifecycle Management, and Records Management.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, or other security monitoring platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, KQL, or similar technologies.
• Experience building security metrics, dashboards, reporting frameworks, and executive‑level presentations.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust security architecture and cloud security best practices.
• Experience evaluating and implementing emerging cybersecurity and data protection technologies.
• Relevant certifications such as SC‑400, SC‑300, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or GIAC certifications.
• Experience mentoring analysts and leading cross‑functional security initiatives.

Travel / Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Ability to work effectively in a hybrid or remote environment while collaborating across multiple teams and time zones. Limited travel may be required based on business needs. Ability to perform standard computer‑based work for extended periods.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long‑term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position $99,100 - $132,100

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.

For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail]. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

Join us at McKesson!

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.