Data Protection Analyst - #253831
Alpine Bank
Date: 4 days ago
City: Grand Junction, CO
Contract type: Full time
Description
General Purpose
The Data Protection Analyst is a member of our Information Security team. This
role is critical in safeguarding sensitive data across our organization -
whether on premises, in the cloud, or within applications. The ideal
candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, Data Loss
Prevention (DLP) technologies, and cloud-based data governance strategies.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Essential role in developing, maintaining, and enforcing policies and
controls that ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of
sensitive data.
Administers and manages Microsoft Purview for data classification,
labeling, compliance reporting, and lifecycle governance.
Implements and maintains Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across
email, web, endpoints, and cloud environments.
Continuously monitors and improves data protection tools to ensure data is
inventoried, classified, and controlled on the network, cloud
services, and enterprise applications.
Collaborates with IT, Information Security, and Privacy teams to design
and refine data governance frameworks.
Analyzes DLP incidents, investigates potential data breaches, and provides
detailed reports and recommendations to stakeholders.
Assists with policy creation and enforcement to protect sensitive data aligned
with business, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Monitors and stays updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and data
protection best practices.
Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required as an essential function
of this position.
Other Duties/Responsibilities
Conducts periodic reviews, audits, and assessments to ensure data security
controls are functioning as designed.
Assists with user awareness training, promoting a data protection mindset
across the organization.
Works closely with Data Owners, Data Custodians and users to monitor systems.
Works closely with other Information Security Analyst, the IT department,
multiple outside departments, Alpine employees, and software vendors.
Works closely with vendors' support personnel to resolve issues in a timely
and professional manner.
Works closely with training and location staff for information security
awareness.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.
Job Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Able to make decisions without constant supervision.
Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
Detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks effectively, and able to multi-task.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong teamwork ethics.
Willing to be active in department and bank functions, and willing to help
with projects.
Exhibits a positive attitude.
Able and willing to work outside of normal schedule during upgrades or system
outages.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to resolve issues promptly and
effectively.
Education Or Formal Training
Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, or related field, is required.
Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator
Associate or completed within 1 year of hire.
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals or
completed within 1 year of hire.
CompTIA Security+ is required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License
required.
Experience
Prior knowledge and experience with our existing banking software products is
Preferred But Not Required.
Prior IT and or Information Security experience preferred but not required.
Working Conditions
Working Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. A Hybrid schedule may
be available to include remote work and in office but can change at any time.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers,
phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Travel to
conferences, eetings and branch locations on a regular basis may be
Necessary. Additional Requirements Include Occasional Application Updates On
weekends or evenings.
Physical Activities
These are representative of those which must be met to successfully perform
General Purpose
The Data Protection Analyst is a member of our Information Security team. This
role is critical in safeguarding sensitive data across our organization -
whether on premises, in the cloud, or within applications. The ideal
candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, Data Loss
Prevention (DLP) technologies, and cloud-based data governance strategies.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Essential role in developing, maintaining, and enforcing policies and
controls that ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of
sensitive data.
Administers and manages Microsoft Purview for data classification,
labeling, compliance reporting, and lifecycle governance.
Implements and maintains Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across
email, web, endpoints, and cloud environments.
Continuously monitors and improves data protection tools to ensure data is
inventoried, classified, and controlled on the network, cloud
services, and enterprise applications.
Collaborates with IT, Information Security, and Privacy teams to design
and refine data governance frameworks.
Analyzes DLP incidents, investigates potential data breaches, and provides
detailed reports and recommendations to stakeholders.
Assists with policy creation and enforcement to protect sensitive data aligned
with business, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Monitors and stays updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and data
protection best practices.
Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required as an essential function
of this position.
Other Duties/Responsibilities
Conducts periodic reviews, audits, and assessments to ensure data security
controls are functioning as designed.
Assists with user awareness training, promoting a data protection mindset
across the organization.
Works closely with Data Owners, Data Custodians and users to monitor systems.
Works closely with other Information Security Analyst, the IT department,
multiple outside departments, Alpine employees, and software vendors.
Works closely with vendors' support personnel to resolve issues in a timely
and professional manner.
Works closely with training and location staff for information security
awareness.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.
Job Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Able to make decisions without constant supervision.
Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
Detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks effectively, and able to multi-task.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong teamwork ethics.
Willing to be active in department and bank functions, and willing to help
with projects.
Exhibits a positive attitude.
Able and willing to work outside of normal schedule during upgrades or system
outages.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to resolve issues promptly and
effectively.
Education Or Formal Training
Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, or related field, is required.
Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator
Associate or completed within 1 year of hire.
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals or
completed within 1 year of hire.
CompTIA Security+ is required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License
required.
Experience
Prior knowledge and experience with our existing banking software products is
Preferred But Not Required.
Prior IT and or Information Security experience preferred but not required.
Working Conditions
Working Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. A Hybrid schedule may
be available to include remote work and in office but can change at any time.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers,
phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Travel to
conferences, eetings and branch locations on a regular basis may be
Necessary. Additional Requirements Include Occasional Application Updates On
weekends or evenings.
Physical Activities
These are representative of those which must be met to successfully perform
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