Data Security Governance Analyst

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Data Security Governance Analyst for a hybrid position located in New York, NY. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity.

Summary:

The Data Security Governance Analyst supports the enterprise data security and information protection program by defining, maintaining, and operationalizing governance frameworks, policies, and controls that protect sensitive data throughout its lifecycle. The role focuses on data classification, policy enforcement, risk alignment, and governance reporting, working closely with cybersecurity, data governance, privacy, risk, and technology teams.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development, maintenance, and implementation of data security and information protection policies, standards, and governance frameworks
• Ensure data security controls align with enterprise information security governance requirements and regulatory expectations
• Assist in defining governance requirements for data protection across internal systems and third party relationships
• Support enterprise data classification initiatives and ensure appropriate handling requirements are defined and enforced across systems and platforms
• Partner with data governance and privacy teams to align classification, retention, and protection requirements across the data lifecycle
• Assist with oversight of encryption, key management, and data handling controls in alignment with policy
• Assist with audit, regulatory, and internal assurance activities related to data security governance
• Work with cybersecurity operations, data governance, privacy, legal, risk, and technology teams to embed data security governance into enterprise processes

Requirements:

• 10+ years of senior-level experience
• Experience supporting data security governance, information protection, or data protection programs in a regulated environment
• Knowledge of data security principles including data classification, data loss prevention, encryption, and secure data handling
• Familiarity with information security governance frameworks and policy lifecycle management
• Experience supporting risk assessments, control validation, audit responses, or regulatory reporting related to data security
• Understanding of enterprise data environments, identity and access management, and security architecture as they relate to data protection
• Ability to work with technical teams to translate policy requirements into operational controls
• Strong documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to translate complex data security requirements into clear governance guidance and executive ready materials

Pay range: up to $79.76 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.