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# Data Security Analyst

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Information Leak Prevention, Data Security, Operational Data Store, Security Information and Event Management, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Data Classification, Software Security
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ba1f7165-736f-4966-9e73-ec77a7035c0e

## About the Role

7+ years of experience in data security, information security, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated expertise in data governance, data classification, and protection of unstructured data within an enterprise environment.
Hands-on experience with Varonis or a similar data security platform, along with familiarity with data loss prevention technologies.
Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to data protection in a financial services setting.
Experience creating, tracking, and reporting on security or governance metrics and key performance indicators.
Solid knowledge of information risk management, enterprise security controls, and cyber security policy development.
Familiarity with SIEM tools, application security concepts, and data integrity principles; CompTIA Security+ certification is a plus., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

## Description

We are looking for a Data Security Analyst to join a financial services organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will help shape and uphold enterprise data governance practices, with a strong emphasis on identifying, classifying, and safeguarding unstructured information. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on responsibility for the security technologies that support data protection and loss prevention efforts. You will work closely with security leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen compliance, reduce information risk, and improve data handling standards across the business., Lead the development and enforcement of data governance frameworks, standards, and controls that support secure information management across the organization.
Oversee initiatives to discover, classify, and protect unstructured data, ensuring sensitive information is handled according to business and regulatory expectations.
Administer and enhance data protection and data loss prevention solutions, including tools such as Varonis or comparable platforms.
Partner with security, compliance, and business teams to assess information risk and implement practical safeguards that reduce exposure.
Establish meaningful security and governance metrics, then monitor and report on performance to support ongoing improvement.
Translate regulatory obligations into operational data security practices and help maintain alignment with applicable compliance requirements.
Support the maintenance and optimization of security monitoring and related controls that contribute to broader enterprise data integrity and protection goals.
Advise stakeholders on policy adherence, secure data usage, and governance best practices to strengthen the organization's security posture.