Job Description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!

Sensitive Data Detection & Remediation Analyst
Riverwoods, IL (Remote)
6+ Months W2 contract role

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled contractor to support our Sensitive Data Detection and Remediation initiative. This individual will play a critical role in identifying, managing, and remediating incidents involving restricted data across end-user repositories. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data security concepts, hands-on experience with data discovery tools like BigID, and the ability to drive remediation efforts in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage incidents via ServiceNow, including triage, prioritization, and closure.
• Generate and analyze reports to identify trends, prioritize work, and escalate high-risk findings.
• Collaborate with end users to validate findings, resolve false positives, and guide remediation of true positives.
• Lead office hours to support users with remediation efforts and provide technical guidance.
• Communicate progress and blockers effectively to management and stakeholders.
• Hold incident owners accountable for timely action and resolution.
• Identify systemic issues such as classification misses or high-risk data concentrations and recommend drive-level remediation strategies.
• Support data migration efforts using tools like ShareGate to move restricted data from unapproved to approved locations.
• Execute daily scans of end-user repositories (e.g., shared network drives, OneDrive, SharePoint) using BigID or similar tools to detect sensitive data.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of data security principles and sensitive data handling.
• Experience with BigID or similar data discovery/classification platforms.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or other incident management systems.
• Proficiency in report generation and data analysis to support prioritization and trend identification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for user engagement and stakeholder reporting.
• Ability to work independently in a high-paced environment with daily incident closure expectations.
• Experience with data migration tools and processes, especially ShareGate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in cybersecurity, data governance, or compliance roles.
• Experience leading user training or support sessions.

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