Data Loss Prevention Cyber Analyst

Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Cyber Analyst to drive the detection, escalation, and prevention of unauthorized data exfiltration. This role is critical to the integrity of BAE Systems’ cybersecurity posture, focusing on high-fidelity anomaly detection, threat modeling, and the strategic mitigation of data risks. The Analyst will leverage advanced analytical techniques to categorize threats and provide actionable statistical insights that inform overall cybersecurity strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Incident Management: Lead the analysis and remediation of DLP incidents, ensuring rapid escalation and resolution of potential data breaches.

Threat Modeling: Identify, develop, and refine threat models to proactively detect emerging patterns of data loss.

Technical Operations: Utilize Microsoft Purview to manage DLP policies, monitor data movement, and execute operational DLP workflows.

Strategic Analysis: Provide statistical insights and comprehensive reporting (standardized and ad-hoc) to leadership to support data-driven security decisions.

Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with the Investigations & Forensics team, Security, HR, and Legal to provide deep-dive analytical support during complex security inquiries.



Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Four+ years experience in cyber or intelligence analysis
• Experience with Purview is required
• Familiarity with Arcsight, Splunk, Netwitness, Crowdstrike, and Archer
• Familiarity with data loss prevention and triage methodology
• Familiarity with investigative procedures and case writing
• Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex documents
• Ability to manage and apply structure to undefined scopes
• Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated proficiency in clearly communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences in business terms
• Must be proactive and have the ability to work independently/efficiently and to thrive in a fast paced environment, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and remote teams
• Must be able to operate under tight deadlines
• Must be able to learn quickly and apply new tools and techniques
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Data Loss Prevention, Insider Threat operations, or military counter-intelligence experience preferred
• Bachelor of Science preferred

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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.