{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ec683d87279b6dc60c6bf992","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ec683d87279b6dc60c6bf992","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ec683d87279b6dc60c6bf992","title":"Data Security Analyst","description":"Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.\nThe Data Security Analyst specializes in securing enterprise data warehouses; ETL/ELT pipelines; data interfaces; and analytics platforms in international and government environments. This role focuses on robust data classification, protection of sensitive data across jurisdictions, and compliance with stringent international privacy laws and government security standards (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST, GDPR, and others). You will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data at rest, in transit, and during processing while supporting secure cross-border data flows and government regulatory requirements. This position is\nKey Responsibilities:\nData Classification & Governance: Support organization-wide data classification programs tailored for international and government contexts. Coordinate and maintain classification schemas (e.g., Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted/Sensitive, Classified) and ensure consistent tagging and handling of data in warehouses and pipelines.\nData Warehouse Security: Implement and maintain classification-driven security controls in data warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Databricks, Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric or on-prem solutions), including RBAC, column/row-level security, dynamic data masking, encryption at rest, and audit logging.\nInternational Compliance & Cross-Border Data Flows: Manage data sovereignty, localization requirements, and cross-border transfer mechanisms (Standard Contractual Clauses, Binding Corporate Rules, adequacy decisions). Ensure compliance with GDPR, LGPD, PIPL, CCPA/CPRA, and other regional regulations.\nGovernment & Regulatory Compliance: Support FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, CMMC, ITAR, or equivalent government frameworks. Prepare for audits, maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) evidence, and implement required security controls for government contracts or public sector data.\nETL/Pipeline & Interface Security: Secure data ingestion, transformation, and movement processes with classification-aware controls. Protect interfaces (APIs, SFTP, EDI, messaging queues) using TLS, mutual authentication, encryption, and DLP policies suitable for international and government data exchanges.\nAccess Management & Least Privilege: Enforce strict access controls based on data classification, user clearance levels (where applicable), and need-to-know principles. Manage privileged access and conduct regular access reviews and recertifications.\nRisk Assessment, Auditing & Monitoring: Support risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing focused on international data flows and government environments. Monitor logs and support Cyber Security use of SIEM tools to detect threats or compliance violations.\nIncident Response & Forensics: Support security incident investigations involving data warehouses, ensuring proper handling per government and international breach notification requirements.\nCollaboration: Partner with data engineering, compliance, legal, and government stakeholders to embed security and classification into data architecture and pipelines. Advise on secure data sharing with international partners or government agencies.\nPerform other responsibilities as assigned.\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:\nDeep knowledge of data classification frameworks and tools in regulated settings.\nStrong understanding of:\nInternational privacy and data protection laws (GDPR, Schrems II, etc.)\nU.S. Government standards (FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA, DoD SRG)\nCloud security and compliance (AWS, Azure, GCP Government Cloud)\nSkill in supporting security risk assessments and forensic investigations compliant with global breach notification laws.\nAbility to translate complex international privacy and government regulations into actionable, automated technical controls.\nSkill in maintaining clear, audit-ready evidence for internal/external auditing and corporate compliance records.\nStrong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset. Capacity to navigate ambiguity and make data-driven decisions.\nAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.\nAbility to present complex technical information to a non-technical audience.\nStrong collaboration and interpersonal skills.\nStrong communication skills.\nIndustry-specific knowledge and experience related to the organization's projects are preferred (Cyber, Infrastructure, Application Development, etc.).\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related field.\nTypically, five (5) years of experience in data security, with specific experience in international (multi-jurisdictional) and/or government / public sector environments.\nHands-on experience with major cloud and on-premise data platforms in secure environments.\nExperience implementing encryption, key management, DLP, and secure data exchange protocols.\nUS Citizenship is required.\nPreferred Skills & Certifications:\nSecurity certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC, CDPSE, or government-specific (e.g., Security+, CAP).\nCloud certifications: AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer, Google Cloud Professional Security Engineer (Government Cloud experience highly valued).\nFamiliarity with data governance platforms (Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation) and automated classification tools.\nExperience with hybrid/multi-cloud architectures and secure government cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, etc.).\nScripting skills (Python, SQL, PowerShell) for automation of classification, monitoring, and compliance reporting.\nStrong ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical technical controls.\n\nCompensation Details:\n$100k - $121k\n\nThe compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.\n\nBenefits Overview:\nOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\nPaid time off and holidays\nRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)\nEducational reimbursement\nParental leave\nEmployee stock purchase plan\nTax-saving options\nDisability and life insurance\nPet insurance\n\nNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.\n\nOriginal Posting:\n08/04/2026 - Until Filled\nAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.\n\nAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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This position is\nKey Responsibilities:\nData Classification & Governance: Support organization-wide data classification programs tailored for international and government contexts. Coordinate and maintain classification schemas (e.g., Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted/Sensitive, Classified) and ensure consistent tagging and handling of data in warehouses and pipelines.\nData Warehouse Security: Implement and maintain classification-driven security controls in data warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Databricks, Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric or on-prem solutions), including RBAC, column/row-level security, dynamic data masking, encryption at rest, and audit logging.\nInternational Compliance & Cross-Border Data Flows: Manage data sovereignty, localization requirements, and cross-border transfer mechanisms (Standard Contractual Clauses, Binding Corporate Rules, adequacy decisions). 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Advise on secure data sharing with international partners or government agencies.\nPerform other responsibilities as assigned.\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:\nDeep knowledge of data classification frameworks and tools in regulated settings.\nStrong understanding of:\nInternational privacy and data protection laws (GDPR, Schrems II, etc.)\nU.S. Government standards (FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA, DoD SRG)\nCloud security and compliance (AWS, Azure, GCP Government Cloud)\nSkill in supporting security risk assessments and forensic investigations compliant with global breach notification laws.\nAbility to translate complex international privacy and government regulations into actionable, automated technical controls.\nSkill in maintaining clear, audit-ready evidence for internal/external auditing and corporate compliance records.\nStrong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset. Capacity to navigate ambiguity and make data-driven decisions.\nAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. 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Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.\n\nBenefits Overview:\nOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\nPaid time off and holidays\nRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)\nEducational reimbursement\nParental leave\nEmployee stock purchase plan\nTax-saving options\nDisability and life insurance\nPet insurance\n\nNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.\n\nOriginal Posting:\n08/04/2026 - Until Filled\nAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.\n\nAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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