The AES Corporation · 6 hours ago
Cyber Security Analyst II, Data Protection
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThe AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 company leading the charge in the global energy revolution. They are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst II to provide technical leadership for data protection, maintain effective processes, and drive data protection awareness across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for detection and response workflows by triaging data protection events, validating true positives, conducting root cause analysis, and driving containment and remediation actions with stakeholders
Maintain and refine processes and procedures for effective data protection, including incident response plans and data classification schemes
Ensure comprehensive documentation of data protection measures, procedures, metrics and training materials is maintained and regularly updated
Drive data protection awareness and education programs across the organization to promote a secure data handling culture
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data protection strategies with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
Support the evaluation of emerging data protection technologies and best practices to enhance the organization’s security infrastructure
Oversee the development and implementation of data governance frameworks to ensure compliance with data protection standards, laws and regulations
Support the maintenance of data protection dashboards and reports by defining metrics and data requirements, integrating relevant telemetry to ensure data quality and consistency
Conduct regular reviews of data access controls and policies to align with enterprise standards and regulations
Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure data quality and consistency across the organization
Support create and standardize data protection processes to prevent, detect, and respond to potential data breaches
Develop and maintain training programs and procedures to ensure AES People are knowledgeable in data protection best practices
Implement continuous improvement practices to enhance data protection measures and adapt to evolving threats
Monitor and support reporting on the effectiveness of data protection strategies to senior management and stakeholders
Provide guidance on data protection impact assessments for new projects or technologies
Support the response to data protection incidents, ensuring timely reporting and resolution in accordance with SLA’s, legal and regulatory obligations
Establish and enforce data governance policies to manage enterprise data effectively
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 4 years of experience working within a security organization, ideally with a focus on process and governance oversight
A candidate must possess an analytical mindset to support the continuous optimization of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Insider Threat processes and procedures through automation and other optimization techniques
Proven experience in leading cyber security initiatives
Knowledge of SIEM/SOAR technologies, Microsoft security tools, and enterprise proxy solutions for DLP and insider risk management
Understanding of data protection laws and regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA, etc
Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences on data protection issues
Knowledge of data lifecycle management, data classification, and data governance principles and practices
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage and take ownership of multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Candidate must have experience as an analyst on an Insider Threat, Security Operation Center (SOC), or Incident Response (IR) team
Preferred
Advanced certifications in data protection, privacy, or security domains, such as CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM, CISM, CISSP, etc
Comprehensive knowledge of data protection regulations and frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, NIST, ISO 27001, etc.)
Ability to coordinate data protection assessments and audits
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proven track record of successful collaboration with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders
Basic understanding of Operational Technology environments
Company
The AES Corporation
The world no longer thinks of energy as a matter of supply and demand. Now it’s a space for innovation and partnership.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Andrés Gluski
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Taylor Sloane
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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