Data Loss Prevention Cyber Analyst

BAE Systems • Falls Church, VA

5d • $97,008 - $164,914 • Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Cyber Analyst to drive the detection, escalation, and prevention of unauthorized data exfiltration. This role is critical to the integrity of BAE Systems’ cybersecurity posture, focusing on high-fidelity anomaly detection, threat modeling, and the strategic mitigation of data risks. The Analyst will leverage advanced analytical techniques to categorize threats and provide actionable statistical insights that inform overall cybersecurity strategies.

Requirements

• Four+ years experience in cyber or intelligence analysis
• Experience with Purview is required
• Familiarity with Arcsight, Splunk, Netwitness, Crowdstrike, and Archer
• Familiarity with data loss prevention and triage methodology
• Familiarity with investigative procedures and case writing
• Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex documents
• Ability to manage and apply structure to undefined scopes
• Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated proficiency in clearly communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences in business terms
• Must be proactive and have the ability to work independently/efficiently and to thrive in a fast paced environment, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and remote teams
• Must be able to operate under tight deadlines
• Must be able to learn quickly and apply new tools and techniques
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Nice To Haves

• Data Loss Prevention, Insider Threat operations, or military counter-intelligence experience preferred
• Bachelor of Science preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and remediation of DLP incidents, ensuring rapid escalation and resolution of potential data breaches.
• Identify, develop, and refine threat models to proactively detect emerging patterns of data loss.
• Utilize Microsoft Purview to manage DLP policies, monitor data movement, and execute operational DLP workflows.
• Provide statistical insights and comprehensive reporting (standardized and ad-hoc) to leadership to support data-driven security decisions.
• Collaborate with the Investigations & Forensics team, Security, HR, and Legal to provide deep-dive analytical support during complex security inquiries.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level