No H1B - Looking for only EADs, GC and USC candidate on W2 Job Title: Senior Data Protection Analyst Location: Plano, TX -On-site (Local candidates only) Type: 12 months Contract possible for extensions Job Summary: Hiring a Senior Data Protection Analyst to manage and respond to data loss prevention (DLP) incidents, implement policies, and support data security operations across enterprise environments. Responsibilities: • Analyze and respond to DLP alerts (eDLP, Email DLP, Cloud DLP) • Collaborate on cyber threat mitigation strategies • Ensure compliance with data protection regulations • Support DLP tool implementation and testing • Improve processes through automation and metrics • Assist in incident response and threat analysis • Maintain documentation and keep up with industry trends Required Skills: • 3–5 years in Data Security Monitoring and Response • Hands-on with DLP tools (DBAM, CASB, Microsoft Purview, ProofPoint, CrowdStrike, Trellix) • Experience with regulated environments (Audit, Compliance, Governance) • Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills • Certifications: CISSP, CDPSE, CIPP, etc. • Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, GDPR • Experience with cloud and container security (Kubernetes, OpenShift) • Cybersecurity degree or security clearance is a plus