Sensitive Data Detection & Remediation Analyst

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Strategic Staffing Solutions, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING! Sensitive Data Detection & Remediation Analyst Riverwoods, IL (Remote) 6+ Months W2 contract role Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled contractor to support our Sensitive Data Detection and Remediation initiative. This individual will play a critical role in identifying, managing, and remediating incidents involving restricted data across end-user repositories. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data security concepts, hands-on experience with data discovery tools like BigID, and the ability to drive remediation efforts in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage incidents via ServiceNow, including triage, prioritization, and closure. • Generate and analyze reports to identify trends, prioritize work, and escalate high-risk findings. • Collaborate with end users to validate findings, resolve false positives, and guide remediation of true positives. • Lead office hours to support users with remediation efforts and provide technical guidance. • Communicate progress and blockers effectively to management and stakeholders. • Hold incident owners accountable for timely action and resolution. • Identify systemic issues such as classification misses or high-risk data concentrations and recommend drive-level remediation strategies. • Support data migration efforts using tools like ShareGate to move restricted data from unapproved to approved locations. • Execute daily scans of end-user repositories (e.g., shared network drives, OneDrive, SharePoint) using BigID or similar tools to detect sensitive data. Required Skills: • Strong understanding of data security principles and sensitive data handling. • Experience with BigID or similar data discovery/classification platforms. • Familiarity with ServiceNow or other incident management systems. • Proficiency in report generation and data analysis to support prioritization and trend identification. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for user engagement and stakeholder reporting. • Ability to work independently in a high-paced environment with daily incident closure expectations. • Experience with data migration tools and processes, especially ShareGate. Preferred Qualifications: • Prior experience in cybersecurity, data governance, or compliance roles. • Experience leading user training or support sessions. • Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process