Business Analyst - Boston, United States - Data Pioneer Inc

Data Pioneer Inc

Verified Company

Boston, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Job Title:
Business Analyst (Cyber Security and Data Loss Prevention)

Location:
Boston, MA

Duration: 6-12 Months

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst with specialized experience in the cyber security domain, particularly in data loss prevention (DLP).
Experience in project management is desirable, coupled with exceptional soft skills such as communication, documentation, and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities:

Analyze cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, with a focus on data loss prevention strategies and solutions.
Utilize indepth knowledge of DLP technologies, methodologies, and best practices to identify, mitigate, and prevent data loss incidents.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize business requirements related to cyber security and DLP initiatives.
Develop clear and comprehensive workflow diagrams, process maps, and data flow diagrams to visualize the interaction between systems, processes, and data in the context of DLP.
Evaluate and assess cyber security vendors and solutions, considering factors such as functionality, scalability, performance, and compatibility with existing systems.
Assist in project planning, tracking, and execution, ensuring that cyber security and DLP Identify, assess, and prioritize cyber security risks and vulnerabilities, recommending appropriate risk mitigation strategies and controls.
Stay updated on emerging cyber security threats, trends, and technologies, and propose enhancements to existing DLP strategies and processes.

Qualification & Required Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on cyber security and data loss prevention.
Proficiency in data at rest content and engineering principles.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to dissect complex issues and propose practical solutions.
Experience in documenting business requirements, workflows, and process maps.
Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools; project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM) is a plus.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
Strong presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and findings to diverse audiences.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in crossfunctional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with DLP solutions such as Symantec DLP, McAfee DLP, or similar.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.
Knowledge of data encryption techniques, data classification methodologies, and access control mechanisms.
Understanding of cloud security principles and practices.
Experience with data analytics tools and techniques for security analysis.

Job Type:
Contract

Pay:
$ $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule: