Data Security Analyst

Paymentus is seeking a Data Security Analyst for its Cyber Security team, focused on supporting the day-to-day operation of its Data Loss Prevention program. The role monitors and investigates alerts, maintains and tunes policies and tools, and supports data protection, incident response, and compliance efforts.

What you'll do:

• Monitor and investigate DLP alerts and potential data security incidents
• Assist with tuning DLP policies to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives
• Support the protection of sensitive data across endpoints, email, cloud, and SaaS applications
• Document investigation findings and escalate complex incidents when necessary
• Maintain DLP documentation, playbooks, and operational procedures
• Track and report DLP metrics, trends, and recurring issues
• Assist users with DLP-related questions and policy guidance
• Work with Security Operations to investigate data security events
• Help identify root causes of DLP incidents and recommend improvements
• Assist with testing new DLP policies before production deployment
• Support troubleshooting of DLP tools and policy issues
• Participate in incident response activities involving data security events

What they're looking for:

• 1–3 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT Operations, or a related technical role
• Basic understanding of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) concepts and data protection principles
• Familiarity with cloud and SaaS environments (Google Workspace, AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Experience working with security technologies such as email security, endpoint security, or similar tools
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interest in cybersecurity and data protection
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Eager to learn new technologies and security concepts
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills