Job description

We are currently seeking a Data Protection Analyst which will ensure the privacy and security of data managed by the Virginia Office of Data Governance and Analytics.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the identification, classification, and protection of structured and unstructured data
• Document and maintain classification and sensitivity standards
• Perform and monitor the effectiveness of data security controls using data protection tools
• Collaborate with various agencies to monitor data security and ensure issues are remediated
• Utilize task tracking tools such as JIRA to keep stakeholders updated on progress
• Perform self-management tasks such as: monitoring progress, providing summaries of progress, assisting in risk identification, and monitoring mitigation responses
• Collaborate among diverse teams to implement data protection controls appropriate to the business processes
• Design and prepare reports and presentations explaining data protection and privacy in a high quality, informative, engaging, and easily understood manner
• Participate in developing and delivering training programs on data protection and privacy

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years working as a data analyst with experience collecting, organizing, and managing data using tools such as Purview or Azure Information Protection
• 5-7 years security-related experience
• Experience with SQL and an understanding of data and systems' infrastructures
• Familiarity with regulations such as HIPAA and CJIS
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude to get things done
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to filter, sort, and review large amounts of data to clearly present where PII data is stored
• Strong technical understanding of a diverse set of technologies
• Familiarity with Data Protection technology capabilities such as data discovery, data labeling, data inventory, CASB, Microsoft Purview, information rights management, and data loss prevention
• The selected candidate must continually meet requirements of the Conflict of Interest Act, pass a fingerprint background check, and also sign and adhere to the Confidentiality Statement at the end of this document.

Desired Experience-

• Azure and/or Security certifications; experience in a big-data environment or data security
• Experience and familiarity with cloud data security and working with public cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, Google)
• Practical experience with data protection activities
• Experience with SQL and an understanding of data and systems' infrastructures
• Knowledge of data governance and security practices; and of technologies, programming and scripting languages, and data tools associated with big-data processing projects
• Strong ability to create Excel formulas and managing complex spreadsheets, (experience working with Pivot tables and other analyst tools as a plus)

VA5971

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23219: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Power BI: 5 years (Required)
• Business analysis: 5 years (Preferred)
• SQL Databases: 5 years (Preferred)
• working w/ Healthcare Lifecycle or Behavioral Health: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, VA 23219

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