Data Analyst

Cisco

Data Security Analyst transforming complex security telemetry into actionable risk insights at Cisco. Strengthening data protection outcomes by working across cloud, SaaS, endpoint, DLP, and DSPM domains.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRTP • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,500 - $125,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in cybersecurity and security analytics, with a strong focus on transforming security telemetry into actionable risk insights. Proficient in data governance, risk analysis, and developing meaningful security metrics to enhance enterprise risk management.

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Cybersecurity ExperienceSecurity Telemetry AnalysisSQL ProficiencyNIST Cybersecurity Framework UnderstandingDashboard Development

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Hard Skills

Security AnalyticsData ProtectionRisk AnalysisTelemetry AnalysisAutomation Development

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

SIEM PlatformsPower BICloud SecuritySaaSDLP

Industry Keywords

GovernanceRisk ManagementData GovernanceOperational ReportingAI-Assisted Security Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecuritySQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Transform complex security telemetry into actionable risk insights that improve governance and reduce enterprise risk
Play a critical role in strengthening data protection outcomes by working across cloud, SaaS, endpoint, DLP, and DSPM domains
Analyze enterprise-scale security telemetry to identify data security risks, trends, and operational gaps
Contribute to executive-level reporting that communicates risk posture, remediation progress, and governance effectiveness
Partner closely with security engineers, architects, and operational teams to improve visibility, telemetry quality, and remediation outcomes
Support data governance initiatives, risk exception analysis, and the development of meaningful security metrics and risk indicators
Develop automation and modernization efforts, including workflow orchestration and AI-assisted security operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security analytics, cloud security, or related technical risk disciplines
Proven experience working within large-scale, enterprise, or highly distributed environments
Hands-on experience analyzing security telemetry using SQL and working with SIEM platforms or security data lakes
Proficiency in building dashboards and operational/executive-level reporting using tools like Power BI
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical data and findings into actionable business risk insights for stakeholders
A strong understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per calendar year (for non-exempt employees)
Flexible vacation time off program (for exempt employees)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per calendar year to volunteer
Grants of Cisco restricted stock units (for U.S. employees)