Citizant · 1 day ago
Data Protection Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCitizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government, seeking a Data Protection Analyst to enhance data management practices and security for federal clients. The role involves implementing Data Protection and Data Loss Prevention solutions, collaborating with teams to strengthen data governance, and supporting the adoption of Zero Trust principles.
Enterprise SoftwareBig DataInformation TechnologyData IntegrationEnterprise ApplicationsProject Management
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the configuration, deployment, and tuning of Data Protection and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions across cloud and on-prem environments
Assist in the development and refinement of data protection strategies, ensuring alignment with Zero Trust Architecture principles
Contribute to assessments and recommendations that help improve data loss prevention, data valuation, and data governance practices
Work with Infrastructure & Operations teams to ensure data protection controls are implemented correctly and consistently
Assist in developing classification and data valuation frameworks, including contributing to documentation and standards
Support updates to policies, workflows, and SOPs that ensure the appropriate protection and handling of sensitive data
Help develop documentation, diagrams, and guidance on data handling to support data protection and governance initiatives
Participate in technical reviews and risk assessments, contributing findings and observations related to data protection
Assist with evaluating data protection tools and technologies, including DLP rule sets, tagging/classification tools, and cloud native security features
Support the implementation of data categorization and classification activities aligned with Zero Trust data requirements
Help maintain data definitions, data health metrics, and data governance documentation to promote consistency across the organization
Work with cross-functional teams to define and clarify data protection requirements and support data-related project activities
Qualification
Required
8 years of experience in data engineering, data analysis, data governance, data protection, or related technical domains
Experience with DLP tools and methodologies in cloud or hybrid environments
Familiarity with data classification, data sensitivity, and data valuation practices
Experience collaborating with SMEs and technical teams to gather and document data requirements
Hands-on experience participating in Agile teams and workflows
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field
Active Public Trust security clearance or the ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Public Trust
U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred
Certifications such as CDMP, DCAM, CIPP, CIPM, or similar data/privacy/security credentials
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field
Experience with Microsoft Purview or similar DLP and information protection platforms
Exposure to Zero Trust data concepts and data-centric security controls
Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure, preferably with data protection or classification features
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Generous PTO
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Citizant
Citizant provides business transformation and information sharing solutions to the federal government.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-12-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Alba M. Alemán
Chief Executive Officer
Dave Romola, CDFM, PMP
President/Chief Operating Officer
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