Role: Business Analyst - Cyber Security (Data Protection) Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite/Hybrid as applicable)
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced
Business Analyst with a strong background in
Cyber Security and Data Protection to support enterprise initiatives focused on data security, governance, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements, validate security solutions, and ensure data protection controls align with organizational and regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree required.
- 5+ years of Business Analyst experience within Cyber Security, Data Protection, Risk, or Compliance.
- Financial services industry experience is required.
- Hands-on experience with Symantec DLP is required.
- Experience with Microsoft Purview or similar Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and data security solutions.
- Strong understanding of:
- Data Protection principles
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies
- Information Security fundamentals
- Experience creating, executing, and validating test cases for security controls and policies.
- Strong skills in:
- Business requirements gathering and documentation
- Requirement analysis
- Test planning and validation
- Stakeholder management
- Risk and compliance
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with encryption technologies and secure data handling practices.
- Knowledge of data classification, data governance, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Exposure to cloud security and SaaS application risk management.
- Experience working within a highly regulated enterprise environment, preferably in financial services.
Key Responsibilities - Gather, analyze, and document business and cybersecurity requirements.
- Partner with business and technical teams to implement and enhance Symantec DLP, Microsoft Purview, and other data protection solutions.
- Develop, execute, and validate business test cases to ensure security policies and controls function as intended.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security processes and operational efficiency.
- Map data protection requirements to governance frameworks and regulatory compliance standards.
- Validate solution designs and support successful deployment aligned with business objectives.
- Monitor, track, and report key metrics related to data protection controls.
- Support audit readiness by maintaining documentation, collecting evidence, and validating security controls.
Must-Have Skills - Business Analysis
- Cyber Security
- Data Protection
- Symantec DLP ( Required)
- Microsoft Purview
- Requirements Analysis
- Test Case Creation & Validation
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk & Compliance
- Documentation
