Senior or Lead Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst at Southwest Power Pool in Little Rock, Arkansas

Job Description:

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities


• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long


• term disability, and life insurance


• Relocation assistance


• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.


• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

Join our dynamic Data Governance team as our new Senior or Lead Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst!

At SPP, safeguarding our most valuable asset—data—is a top priority. We're on the hunt for a skilled Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst to join our team and lead our efforts in protecting sensitive information.

Role Overview:

As a DLP Analyst, you'll be pivotal in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data. Your typical day will involve proactive security measures and responsive incident handling. You'll start with a morning huddle to discuss recent threats and vulnerabilities, then move on to evaluating and implementing DLP tools, monitoring network activity, and reviewing incident reports. When a data breach occurs, you’ll lead the charge in containing the breach, identifying its root cause, and coordinating corrective actions with other IT teams and stakeholders.

Ready to contribute to our mission? Please apply today!

To be successful as our Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst, we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as computer science, information systems, engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent work experience supporting data security technologies and processes.


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  Lead: Eight (8) plus years’ work experience in data loss prevention and security operations focused on data governance or data security role utilizing data management tools such as Bolden James, Varonis, Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention, Forcepoint DLP, or other similar tools. 


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  Senior: Six (6) plus years’ work experience in data loss prevention and security operations focused on data governance or data security role utilizing data management tools such as Bolden James, Varonis, Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention, Forcepoint DLP, or other similar tools.


• Master working knowledge of DLP solutions, policies, and best practices to include configuration, implementation, support/maintenance, and ongoing maturity of such solutions (cloud and on prem).


• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.


• Experience as a “team player” with strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across and at all levels of the enterprise.


• Master analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are required to assess effectiveness of data management practices in both simple and complex business processes.


• Master working knowledge of data governance frameworks or similar frameworks as a practice (i.e., data lifecycle management, data types, data lineage, data methodologies, data retention, data analytics and reporting, data protections, etc.)


• Master written documentation skills applicable to policies, processes, and procedures.


• Strong working knowledge of data analytics and data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, SAP BI, Power BI, Toad, Tableau.)


• Master proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Ability to consume technical/complex concepts and translate these concepts to non-technical staff.


• Self-starter who can create, facilitate new concepts, engage in multiple initiatives, and interact with a diverse group of stakeholders across the enterprise with minimal oversight.


• Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment while handling multiple priorities.


• Master organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with M365 DLP implementation


• Experience with programming languages and/or scripting


• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CASP, or Security+ are a plus

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Location:

This is a hybrid position with a requirement for a minimum of 2-3 days onsite in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.

Travel Requirement:

This position requires moderate travel (approximately 10%).

Should you elect to apply for this position SPP will review your qualifications and if after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days, but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Southwest Power Pool is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer. SPP adheres to the ADA and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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