IT Security Analyst - Microsoft Purview (REMOTE)

CGS Business Solutions is committed to helping you, as an esteemed IT Professional, find the next right step in your career. We match professionals like you to rewarding consulting or full-time opportunities in your area of expertise. We are currently seeking Technical Professionals who are searching for challenging and rewarding jobs for the following opportunity: OVERVIEW: Our national financial client is seeking a REMOTE highly skilled IT Security Analyst specializing in MS Purview to join their lean Infrastructure Security team. This role focuses on implementing, managing, and optimizing Microsoft Purview's comprehensive suite of data governance, security, and compliance solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across all Purview pillars and will work to protect sensitive information, detect insider threats, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain a strong data security posture throughout the organization's digital ecosystem. Responsible for cybersecurity, data security, governance, and compliance across IT, cloud, applications, and enterprise data platforms. Has core security engineering responsibilities with advanced data protection, compliance, and Microsoft Purview capabilities. Protects organizational systems and information assets against unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction, while ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, and contractual obligations. REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in information security, cybersecurity engineering, or data security.
• Strong knowledge of IT cybersecurity principles, network and application security, and data protection controls.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft security platforms including Microsoft Purview, Defender, and Azure security controls.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001/27002, CIS, FINRA, and SEC.
• Experience with SIEM, audit logging, forensic analysis, and security investigations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to assess business risk and apply appropriate security controls.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, all US state and federal laws and regulations.
• High attention to detail, initiative, self driven, integrity, professionalism, and ability to work under pressure.
• Previous Military, Defense or Government experience highly favored.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and monitor enterprise security controls including network, cloud, application, and endpoint security.
• Design, implement, and maintain data protection controls including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), information protection, and encryption.
• Implement and manage Microsoft Purview solutions including Information Protection, DLP, Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery, Audit, Data Governance, and Data Security Posture Management.
• Conduct security monitoring, investigations, and incident response in coordination with SOC teams.
• Manage firewall, CASB, web filtering, EDR, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management technologies.
• Document and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and technical playbooks.
• Participate in system access reviews, compliance audits, and evidence collection for internal and external auditors.
• Provide security guidance for new projects, applications, AI solutions, and non-standard IT requests.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, Risk, and business teams on insider risk, investigations, and regulatory matters.
• Remain current on emerging security threats, regulatory requirements, and security technologies.

About CGS Business Solutions: CGS specializes in IT business solutions, staffing and consulting services. With a strong focus in IT Applications, Network Infrastructure, Information Security, and Engineering. CGS is an INC 5000 company and is honored to be selected as one of the Best IT Recruitment Firms in California. After five consecutive Fastest Growing Company titles, CGS continues to break into new markets across the USA. Companies are counting on CGS to attract and help retain these resource pools in order to gain a competitive advantage the rapidly changing business environments. Remote About the Company: CGS Business Solutions Apply tot his job Apply To this Job