Job Description

Purpose of the role

To monitor the performance of operational controls, implement and manage security controls and consider lessons learnt in order to protect the bank from potential cyber-attacks and respond to threats. 

Accountabilities

• Management of security monitoring systems, including intrusive prevention and detection systems, to alert, detect and block potential cyber security incidents, and provide a prompt response to restore normal operations with minimised system damage.
• Identification of emerging cyber security threats, attack techniques and technologies to detect/prevent incidents, and collaborate with networks and conferences to gain industry knowledge and expertise.
• Management and analysis of security information and event management systems to collect, correlate and analyse security logs, events and alerts/potential threats.
• Triage of data loss prevention alerts to identify and prevent sensitive data for being exfiltrated from the banks network.
• Management of cyber security incidents including remediation & driving to closure.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Embark on a transformative journey as a Data Leak Protection Analyst. At Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in protecting the confidentiality and integrity of organizational data. This position requires full ownership of monitoring, detecting, and analyzing sensitive data movement and user activity to identify potential leakage events, insider risks, and policy violations. You will leverage advanced investigative techniques, data-driven insights, and a proactive security mindset to assess threats and implement effective mitigation strategies. Success in this role depends on your ability to remain vigilant, think several steps ahead, and maintain a sharp eye for detail while operating in a fast-paced and evolving threat landscape.

To be successful as a Data Leak Protection Analyst, you should:

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to Tier 1 cyber security and data leakage incidents, conducting thorough analysis, documenting findings, and executing appropriate incident response activities to contain and mitigate risk

• Analyze sensitive data movement and potential data loss events across the organization, identifying suspicious activity, policy violations, and emerging threats while ensuring timely escalation of high-priority incidents

• Prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive incident reports, maintaining detailed documentation and effectively communicating findings, recommendations, and status updates to stakeholders and team members

• Manage multiple incidents and operational tasks simultaneously, exercising sound judgment to prioritize workloads, assess business impact, and escalate issues appropriately to ensure timely resolution

• Operate independently with a good sense of ownership and accountability, making risk-based decisions, demonstrating attention to detail, and proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen data protection and security monitoring capabilities

Other highly valued skills include:

• Leverage email, web-based technologies, and security platforms to effectively monitor, investigate, and communicate operational activities and security findings

• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders across all levels of the organization, providing clear, actionable communication on data protection risks, incidents, and remediation effort

• Apply knowledge of data leakage threats, insider risk patterns, and data protection controls to identify potential exposures and recommend effective risk mitigation strategies aligned with security best practices

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in our Whippany, NJ office.

Minimum Salary: $80,000

Maximum Salary: $120,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above includes only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

This position is eligible for an incentive award.