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Newrez · 3 hours ago

Senior Data Protection Analyst

Newrez is a company dedicated to exceeding the expectations of residential mortgage borrowers and business partners through superior service and effective communication. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Protection Analyst to lead their Data Loss Prevention initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing data protection strategies to safeguard sensitive data across the organization.

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Responsibilities

DLP & CASB Strategy Execution
Design and deploy DLP and CASB policies across endpoints, email, cloud, and on-prem environments
Collaborate with stakeholders to implement data protection requirements and translate them into actionable use cases
Execute controls validation processes to ensure effectiveness of implemented data protection measures
Oversight, guidance, and escalation support for complex DLP investigations, ensuring regulatory alignment (e.g., GLBA, NYDFS), refining triage workflows, and coordinating cross-functional responses to insider threats and sensitive data incidents
Microsoft Purview Expertise
Configure and manage Microsoft Purview solutions including Data Loss Prevention, Information Protection, Insider Risk Management, Data Security Posture Management and Compliance Manager
Monitor and tune policies to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy
Project Leadership
Lead cross-functional data protection projects to completion
Coordinate with IT, Legal, Compliance, and Business Units to ensure alignment with regulatory and business needs
Risk Assessment & Reporting
Conduct gap analyses related to data protection, DLP, CASB, and encryption
Develop dashboards and reports to communicate metrics, incidents, and trends to leadership
Policy Development & Governance
Ensure compliance with global and industry-specific data privacy regulations (e.g., GLBA, NYDFS)
Contribute to user awareness and training efforts by identifying common risky behaviors
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation on policy configurations, and investigation procedures
Ability to effectively and accurately convey information to others
Performs related duties as assigned by management

Qualification

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)Microsoft PurviewCybersecurity experienceData classificationEncryptionData maskingInsider threat detectionRegulatory complianceAnalytical skillsCloud platforms experienceHybrid environmentsProject leadershipCommunicationProblem-solving skillsWork independently

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in information security, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or data protection, with at least 3 years focused on DLP and CASB
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview and other DLP/CASB platforms (Example: Symantec, Forcepoint, McAfee)
Strong understanding of data classification, encryption, data masking, and insider threat detection
Proven track record of leading complex data protection projects
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, M365, AWS) and hybrid environments
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards including GLBA and NYDFS
Ability to work independently and influence across teams

Preferred

Relevant certifications (Example: CISSP, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals) are a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave
Pet insurance
Adoption Assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Loan Program
The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a new program to support our team members
1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice
Employee Matching Gifts Program: We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee
Newrez Grants Program: Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions

Company

Newrez is your mortgage partner for all stages of your homeownership journey. We offer hundreds of mortgage products to match your needs.

H1B Sponsorship

Newrez has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2022 (3)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Joshua Bishop
Chief Operating Officer, Servicing
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Bruce Williams
Vice Chairman
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