Information Security Data Analyst

Position: Information Security Data Analyst
Client: Apex/Santander Group - Boston
Location: Remote
Duration: 6+ month contract; Strong potential for extension / full time hire

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Job Description:
Overview
Our client in the banking industry is seeking a Data Analyst to join the Information Security & Risk team. This role will focus on data protection, compliance, and security analytics, ensuring sensitive information is safeguarded across systems and processes. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to risk mitigation, regulatory adherence, and the development of robust data security controls in a dynamic financial services environment.
Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report on data security events and potential data loss incidents
• Collect, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Develop and maintain dashboards for security metrics using Power BI and AWS QuickSight
• Execute queries to identify anomalies, trends, and potential vulnerabilities in data flows
• Implement and enforce Data Loss Prevention (DLP) rules and policies across systems
• Conduct testing and validation of DLP rules to ensure accuracy and effectiveness
• Manage website whitelisting processes to support secure business operations
• Support compliance with regulatory standards and internal security frameworks
• Collaborate with security, risk, and IT teams to design and optimize data protection strategies
• Communicate findings and actionable recommendations to leadership and stakeholders

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in data analytics with a focus on security or compliance
• Strong understanding of data protection principles, DLP tools, and regulatory frameworks
• Hands-on experience implementing and testing DLP rules and security controls
• Proficiency in SQL Server for query writing and data validation
• Dashboarding experience with Power BI and AWS QuickSight
• Working knowledge of Python for automation and data analysis
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools and incident response processes
• Prior experience in financial services, preferably banking or fintech

• Exposure to DLP solutions (e.g., Purview, Netskope)
• Experience with identity and access management concepts
• Understanding of data classification and encryption standards

• Strong communication skills to engage leadership and cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to risk identification
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment