Senior Data Protection (Cyber Security) Analyst

Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities, one person at a time. Whether a customer wants to grow their business, buy a home, or feel confident in their retirement plan, they have a partner in Ameris Bank. We serve customers in our locations across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and nationwide through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app.

Delivering financial peace of mind starts with a team that values integrity and rewards ingenuity. At Ameris, you'll find teammates who are inclusive, collaborative problem-solvers who go the extra mile to support one another and to meet every customer's needs. When teammates are empowered and bring their diverse perspectives to the table, we create the best possible outcomes for our customers. At Ameris, we know that a growth mindset is key for high performance and fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement. Teammates have access to Employee Resource Groups that serve as advocates and allies as well as professional development opportunities to drive ongoing education. Learn more about our purpose and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate.

The Senior Data Protection Analyst serves as a technical lead for our Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) initiatives. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade data security technologies and processes that prevent unauthorized data exposure, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce risk to sensitive data across hybrid cloud environments. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

* Serve as the subject matter expert and technical lead for DLP and DSPM initiatives.

* Define technical architecture and roadmaps for data security technologies, ensuring alignment with broader security and compliance goals.

* Lead proof-of-concepts (POCs),solution evaluations, and deployments of DLP/DSPM platforms.

* Develop and maintain DLP policies, rulesets, and response workflows for endpoint, network, cloud, and email channels.

* Monitor and tune DLP alerts, ensuring high fidelity and low false positive rates.

* Collaborate with incident response and investigations teams on DLP-related events and escalations.

* Implement and manage DSPM tools to discover, classify, and monitor sensitive data across SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, and on-premise environments.

* Analyze findings and coordinate remediation of risky configurations, overexposed data, and policy violations.

* Establish KPIs and metrics for DSPM coverage and risk reduction.

* Partner with Privacy, Compliance, Legal, and Data Governance teams to ensure data protection strategies meet regulatory and organizational requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA).

* Support data classification initiatives and integrate them into DLP/DSPM tools and processes.

* Document technical standards, runbooks, and training materials for operational and audit purposes.

* Stay current on emerging threats, technologies, and best practices in data protection and cloud security.

* Drive automation and orchestration opportunities in data protection operations using scripting or SOAR platforms.

* Conduct regular assessments of data security posture and drive continuous maturity of capabilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

* Knowledgeable of DSPM platforms (e.g., Laminar, Cyera, Dig Security, Symmetry Systems, or Wiz DSPM).

* Strong understanding of cloud security principles (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data classification/tagging frameworks.

* Strong proficiency with security tools (e.g., CASB, SIEM, SOAR) or data discovery and encryption platforms.

* Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA).

* Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

* Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products to include Excel.

* Strong PC proficiency.

Industry and Work Experience:

* 3-7 years of experience in cybersecurity or data protection roles, with at least 2 years leading technical implementation of DLP and/or DSPM solutions required.

* Hands-on experience with DLP technologies (e.g., Symantec, Cyera, Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, Proofpoint, or similar technologies) required.

* Mid-sized to large environment support experience preferred.

* Financial industry experience preferred.

Academic:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field required.

* Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), and/or GIAC (e.g., GISP, GSEC) certifications preferred.

Benefits Available to Employees:

Ameris Bank provides a comprehensive employee benefit package to all eligible employees.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  
  
  
  • Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
  
  
  
  
• Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• 11 Holidays
• Volunteer/Service Day
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Advocacy Program
• Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)
• AT&T Employee Discount
• Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Education Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups

Banking Advantages for Employees:

In addition to a wide array of benefits, Ameris Bank employees are also eligible for special bank services.

• Free Interest Checking
• Free Safe Deposit Box
• Free Money Orders, Travelers' Checks and Cashier Checks
• Discount on Mortgage Origination Fee
• Free Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill Payment
• Employee Banking Perks

Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.