Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 company leading the charge in the global energy revolution. They are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst II to provide technical leadership in data protection, ensuring effective incident response, documentation, and compliance with data protection standards. Responsibilities • Provide technical leadership for detection and response workflows by triaging data protection events, validating true positives, conducting root cause analysis, and driving containment and remediation actions with stakeholders • Maintain and refine processes and procedures for effective data protection, including incident response plans and data classification schemes • Ensure comprehensive documentation of data protection measures, procedures, metrics and training materials is maintained and regularly updated • Drive data protection awareness and education programs across the organization to promote a secure data handling culture • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data protection strategies with organizational goals and regulatory requirements • Support the evaluation of emerging data protection technologies and best practices to enhance the organization’s security infrastructure • Oversee the development and implementation of data governance frameworks to ensure compliance with data protection standards, laws and regulations • Support the maintenance of data protection dashboards and reports by defining metrics and data requirements, integrating relevant telemetry to ensure data quality and consistency • Conduct regular reviews of data access controls and policies to align with enterprise standards and regulations • Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure data quality and consistency across the organization • Support create and standardize data protection processes to prevent, detect, and respond to potential data breaches • Develop and maintain training programs and procedures to ensure AES People are knowledgeable in data protection best practices • Implement continuous improvement practices to enhance data protection measures and adapt to evolving threats • Monitor and support reporting on the effectiveness of data protection strategies to senior management and stakeholders • Provide guidance on data protection impact assessments for new projects or technologies • Support the response to data protection incidents, ensuring timely reporting and resolution in accordance with SLA’s, legal and regulatory obligations • Establish and enforce data governance policies to manage enterprise data effectively Skills • Minimum of 4 years of experience working within a security organization, ideally with a focus on process and governance oversight • A candidate must possess an analytical mindset to support the continuous optimization of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Insider Threat processes and procedures through automation and other optimization techniques • Proven experience in leading cyber security initiatives • Knowledge of SIEM/SOAR technologies, Microsoft security tools, and enterprise proxy solutions for DLP and insider risk management • Understanding of data protection laws and regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA, etc • Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences on data protection issues • Knowledge of data lifecycle management, data classification, and data governance principles and practices • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage and take ownership of multiple priorities in a dynamic environment • Candidate must have experience as an analyst on an Insider Threat, Security Operation Center (SOC), or Incident Response (IR) team • Advanced certifications in data protection, privacy, or security domains, such as CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM, CISM, CISSP, etc • Comprehensive knowledge of data protection regulations and frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, NIST, ISO 27001, etc.) • Ability to coordinate data protection assessments and audits • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities • Proven track record of successful collaboration with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders • Basic understanding of Operational Technology environments Company Overview • The world no longer thinks of energy as a matter of supply and demand. Now it’s a space for innovation and partnership. It was founded in 1981, and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, US, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • The AES Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 8 in 2023, 9 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 12 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job
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