Lead Security Analyst (DLPDSPM)

About Gartner IT:

Join a world-class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support our colleagues and clients. We make a broad organizational impact by deliveringcutting-edgetechnology solutions that power Gartner. Gartner IT values its culture of nonstop innovation an outcome-driven approach to success and the notion that great ideas can come from anyone on the team.

About the role

GartnersInformationSecurityTeamisa group of passionate information securityprofessionals dedicated to Protecting Detecting and Responding to threats. Our team is filled with lifelong learners who are consistently researching ways to better defend and stay ahead of the threats of tomorrow. We are a collaborative group wheregood ideascome together whether they come from the most experienced or the newest members of the team.

Werelooking for a well-rounded and motivatedLead Security Analystto join our Human Cyber Risk & Assessment this critical roleyoullbe instrumental in safeguarding our organization from human-centric cyber threats.Youllleverageyourexpertisein information security best practices toidentify assess and mitigate risks associated with human behavior ensuring the protection of our sensitive data and systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with5-7years of experience in Information Security who is passionate about proactive security measures and building a strong securityposture.

Whatyou willdo:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of human-centric cyber risksidentifyingvulnerabilities and potential attack vectors tied to human actors like phishing social engineering and insider threats.

• Design implement and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies and controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure or exfiltration of sensitive information.Youllalso monitor DLP alerts investigate incidents and recommend remediation steps.

• Develop and implement programs to detect analyze and mitigate insider risks including monitoring user behavior and collaborating with relevant stakeholders (e.g. HR Legal) on incident response.

• Stay ahead of current attack vectors trends and techniques used by threat actors targeting human vulnerabilities proactivelyidentifyingemergingthreatsand recommending countermeasures.

• Advocate for and ensure adherence to information security best practices across the organization especiallyregardinghuman behavior and data handling.

• Configuremonitor andoptimizesecurity tools relevant to human cyber risk.

• Support during security incidents related to human-centric threatsassistingwith investigation containment eradication and recovery efforts.

• Contribute to the development and delivery of security awareness training programs to educate employees on human cyber risks and best practices.

• Generate reports on human cyber risk posture incident metrics and the effectiveness of security controls whilemaintainingaccuratedocumentation of security processes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT Operations Legal HR and other security teams to achieve securityobjectives.

• PresentSecurity Risk Findings to Leadership

• Assistwith mentoringJunior Level Analyst

What you will need:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).

• 5-7years of hands-on experience in Information Security with a focus on human cyber risk data loss prevention and insider threat.

• Strong understanding of information security best practices frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements.

• In-depth knowledge of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) principles technologies and implementation strategies.

• Proven experience with Insider Risk Management methodologies and tools.

• Familiarity with current attack vectors tied to human actors including phishing social engineering business email compromise (BEC) and malware delivery.

Musthave:

Technical & Data Security Capabilities

• Hands-on experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) platforms to govern unstructured data and prevent exfiltration.

• Experience with Email Security platforms and Endpoint Protection tools (device control USB policy enforcement local storage monitoring).

• Proficiencyin analyzing data security telemetry across cloud platforms (e.g. M365 Purview Google Workspace OneDrive/SharePoint).

Human Cyber Risk & Governance

• Experience analyzing human risk indicators insider threat telemetry or security awareness campaign metrics (e.g. phishing performance EDP training completions).

• Understanding ofAcceptable Use Policies (AUP) and experience managing risk-based exception workflows without causing business disruption.

Professional & Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical skills with a proventrack recordof investigating data security alerts performing root-cause analysis and evaluating complex employee risk profiles.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills specifically the ability to conduct empathetic yet firm security remediations with employees and present risk insightstoleadership (HR Legal IT).

• Self-starter with the ability to manage independent investigations while collaborating seamlessly across a global security organization.

Nice to have:

• Relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP CISM GSEC Security SSAP).

Whoyou are:

• A lifelong learner with a desire for continuous personal and professional development.

• Someone with proven communication collaboration and critical thinking skills.

• Able to build trusting meaningful relationships with peers stakeholders partners and suppliers.

• Capable of defining and communicating risk in a business-relevant language to both non-technical and technicalaudiencesincluding Leadershipteams.

• Someone who can apply expert knowledge to solve complex business/technical issues.

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