Senior Data Privacy and Protection Analyst

Senior Data Privacy and Protection Analyst

Title:

Senior Data Privacy and Protection Analyst

Department:
Information Security

Location:

Charlotte, NC or London, UK

Job Summary

The Senior Data Privacy and Protection Analyst utilizes business knowledge in combination with technical skills to monitor, detect, identify, analyze, evaluate, report and assist in the response of data privacy and protection related security events. The Data Privacy and Protection (DPP) team operates in partnership with the Cyber Security, Governance and Operations teams to drive a security-first IT organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring and evaluation of data events.
• Assistance with internal monitoring, alerting, incident management and other routine privacy & protection tasks.
• Operate Data Security IT controls (e.g., Palo Alto, Purview, Proofpoint).
• Production of comprehensive documentation and reporting.
• Maintain sufficient knowledge of prevalent technical and privacy risks to assist in prioritization of response plans and mitigating controls.

Skills

• Technical, security vendor or cyber-risk certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, GSEC, GCIH, CCSP, Microsoft SC-200/400, CTIA, OSCP.
• Proven experience with SIEM, Endpoint Detection & Response, DLP, WAF, CASB, SASE, Proxy Access Management.
• Familiarity with secure architecture principles, zero trust and cloud security principles.
• Understanding of Security frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK.
• Event monitoring and incident response experience.
• Understanding of encryption mechanisms (data at rest & transit).
• Basic scripting and coding (regex).
• General understanding of Risk Management Frameworks.
• Represent Data Security at risk oversight committees.
• Ability to contribute to the IT Security strategy.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Promote a culture of secure by design.
• Ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of technical hands‑on experience in information security.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly across all levels of the organization.

Certifications

• Senior security or IT infrastructure operations role.
• Understanding of Data security objectives for large financial services businesses.
• Experience in a regulated industry; financial services preferred.
• IAPP certifications such as CIPM, CIPP/EU or CIPT or academic equivalent.

Seniority level
:
Associate

Employment type
:
Full‑time

Job function
:
Engineering and Information Technology

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer;
Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.