Data Security Specialist
Core
Operate data classification tools and secure unstructured data in File Shares and SharePoint to ensure sensitive data is identified, classified, and protected.
Role type
Data Security Specialist (Data Protection & Governance)
Builds
Data protection tooling, audit-ready reports, and governance process improvements
Domain
Healthcare / Data Security & Governance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Data classification tools (Microsoft Purview, Varonis, Symantec DLP), Unstructured data security, Access control models, Identity and access management (Active Directory, Entra ID), Cloud file services (Azure File Sync, Azure, AWS), Scripting (PowerShell, Python, VBA), SQL, Regular Expressions, Advanced Excel (Power Query, macros, data transformation)
Preferred skills
Data privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA), Data sovereignty laws, FDA-regulated environment experience, Remote cross-cultural team experience
Technologies
Microsoft Purview, Varonis, Symantec DLP, Azure, AWS, Active Directory, Entra ID, PowerShell, Python, VBA, SQL
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain data classification tools to identify and tag sensitive information, Analyze and secure unstructured data in File Shares and SharePoint, Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align classification efforts with business and compliance requirements, Monitor data access and classification coverage; generate audit-ready reports, Identify and recommend improvements to data protection processes and tooling
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC