Top Skills' Details 1.) 3+ years of Data Security Experience/Data Protection Experience 2.) Microsoft Purview Experience - Data Classification and Data Access Control Experience 3.) Experience with Data Security Principles (HIPAA, ISO, PCI) 4.) Ability to guide the organization through IT Security transition Description The Data Security Analyst is responsible for implementing and maintaining security measures to protect organizational data from unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats. This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and enhancing data security controls, ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations, and assisting in incident response efforts. The position requires expertise in data protection strategies, security risk assessments, encryption methods, and access control management to safeguard sensitive information across the enterprise. PEOPLE - 30% 1. Develop policies to ensure end-to-end data protection across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. 2. Support the development and enforcement of data security policies and procedures. 3. Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders to strengthen data protection measures. 4. Provide security awareness training to employees on best practices for data security. SERVICE - 30% 1. Implement data classification, labeling, and protection strategies to safeguard sensitive information across systems and platforms. 2. Conduct security risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities related to data storage, transmission, and access. 3. Implement data encryption, access controls, and authentication mechanisms to safeguard sensitive information. 4. Monitor and analyze security logs, alerts, and incidents related to data security. 5. Assist in the investigation and mitigation of data breaches and cybersecurity incidents. 6. Support data loss prevention (DLP) policies and deploy tools to prevent unauthorized data access or leakage. QUALITY/SAFETY - 20% 1. Ensures compliance with internal cybersecurity policies and industry standards. 2. Ensure compliance with internal security policies, industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001), and data protection standards. 3. Participate in security audits and vulnerability assessments to evaluate data security risks. 4. Maintain data integrity, confidentiality, and availability through secure system configurations and monitoring. FINANCE - 10% 1. Conduct periodic audits of data environments to ensure compliance with organizational policies and identify cost saving strategies. 2. Assist in evaluating cost-effective security tools and recommend improvements for data protection strategies. GROWTH/INNOVATION - 10% 1. Stay up to date with emerging threats, cybersecurity trends, and data security best practices. Employee Value Proposition (EVP) This is a great opportunity for someone to help one of the top Healthcare institutions revamp some of the cybersecurity practices inside the institution Work Environment Currently this team is remote hybrid, meaning this team meets up on Tuesday and Wednesday in office for onsite collaboration meetings. They would like person to be open and able to attend these meetings in person. Business Drivers/Customer Impact Currently this organization is partnering with Microsoft in their rollout and deployment plan for the Microsoft E5 workloads. The company has decided Microsoft would be their primary platform for making sure all things security related. The goal is to establish a Data Governance Framework, Ensure Compliance and Relations, Increase Data Visibility and Control, Mitigate Insider Risk, Enhance Data Protection Policies. Why is the position open? Currently this team has no experience with Microsoft Purview Experience The organization is currently reshaping the culture of the Security team. They are going from a reactive approach to proactive approach. Skills Data security, Cyber security, Information security, Microsoft Purview, Data, Security Top Skills Details Data security, Cyber security, Information security, Microsoft Purview Additional Skills & Qualifications Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH Bachelors Degree in Cybersecurity, 5+ years of experience can be substituted for education Experience working in Healthcare Interview Information 2 Step Interview 1.) 30-minute screen with CISO 2.) Technical Screen with 1 manager, 1 Director and Technical Analyst Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Houston,Texas. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.