Position Overview
We are seeking a Specialist, Data Protection Analytics & Insights to support the effectiveness, optimisation, and continuous improvement of enterprise information protection services within Data Governance function.
This role combines hands-on experience in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies with analytics, reporting, automation, and AI-enabled productivity capabilities. The successful candidate will support information protection programmes by identifying trends, improving operational visibility, automating manual processes, and transforming protection-related data into actionable business insights.
The ideal candidate should possess practical experience with DLP technologies such as Proofpoint, Symantec DLP, Microsoft Purview, or similar information protection solutions, together with strong analytical and automation capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Information Protection Technology Support
Support reporting, analysis, and optimisation activities across enterprise information protection technologies such as Proofpoint, Symantec DLP, and Microsoft Purview.
Analyse operational patterns, policy effectiveness, and protection outcomes.
Support policy tuning initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
Participate in platform enhancement, transformation, and optimisation initiatives.
Data Protection Analytics & Insights
Analyse information protection, compliance, and operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and operational metrics supporting information protection programmes.
Produce recurring management reports, governance metrics, and risk trend analysis.
Support KPI development and operational performance measurement.
Translate technical findings into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
Automation & Operational Improvement
Identify opportunities to automate reporting, governance, and operational processes.
Develop workflow automation and reporting solutions using approved tools and technologies.
Support implementation of self-service dashboards and automated reporting capabilities.
Contribute to operational transformation initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.
AI & Productivity Enablement
Leverage approved AI tools or equivalent platforms to improve reporting, analysis, and operational productivity.
Support AI-assisted reporting, trend analysis, summarisation, and knowledge management activities.
Identify practical AI-enabled opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and decision making.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with Governance, Operations, Technology, and Business teams.
Present analytical findings and recommendations in a clear and practical manner to stakeholders.
Support management reporting, operational reviews, and transformation initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.
3–5 years of relevant experience in Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Protection, Security Operations, Governance & Compliance Reporting, Data Analytics, or Process Automation.
Hands-on experience supporting information protection technologies in an enterprise environment.
Good understanding of information protection, data classification, governance, and risk management concepts.
Preferred Skills
Hands-on experience with Proofpoint Information Protection, Symantec DLP, Microsoft Purview Information Protection / DLP, or similar information protection technologies.
Experience with Power Automate, workflow automation, reporting automation, and process optimisation.
Advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Query, and dashboard development capabilities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.