Role: Data Protection Business Analyst
Duration: 9 months
Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid

Role Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst with experience in Data Protection and Cybersecurity to support enterprise initiatives focused on data security, governance, and compliance. This role will partner with business and technical teams to translate requirements into effective data protection solutions, ensuring alignment with regulatory and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business and security requirements.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of data protection solutions such as Symantec DLP, Microsoft Purview, or similar tools.
• Develop and execute business test cases to validate data protection policies and controls.  
• Work across cross-functional teams to improve processes, productivity, and security outcomes.
• Assist in mapping data protection requirements to governance frameworks and compliance obligations.  
• Validate solution design and ensure effective deployment aligned to business needs.
• Monitor and report on key metrics to measure effectiveness of data protection controls.
• Support audit readiness through documentation, evidence collection, and control validation.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in data protection, cybersecurity, or risk/compliance domains.
• Strong understanding of data protection principles, DLP policies, and information security fundamentals.
• Experience with Symantec DLP, Microsoft Purview, or equivalent data security tools.
• Proven experience in test case creation, execution, and validation of security policies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with encryption technologies and secure data handling practices.
• Knowledge of data classification, data governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Exposure to cloud security and SaaS application risk management.
• Experience working in a regulated enterprise environment (e.g., financial services).

Key Competencies:

• Requirement analysis & documentation
• Data protection & security awareness
• Testing & validation expertise
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Risk and compliance mindset

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $60.00/hr - $65.00/hr.