Senior Lead Analyst, Cybersecurity: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) / Data Protection

This role is essential to the success and maturity of Stryker's Data Protection Program. As the volume of sensitive data, cloud collaboration, and AI-enabled workflows continues to grow, dedicated expertise is required to proactively manage risk, improve visibility, and ensure data remains protected throughout its lifecycle.

What you will do:

• Lead the implementation and optimization of data loss prevention (DLP) controls across endpoints, email, and cloud platforms to reduce data exposure risk
• Manage and maintain data classification, labeling, and encryption policies aligned with enterprise data governance standards
• Analyze DLP alerts and incidents, identify root causes, and drive remediation to improve detection accuracy and reduce repeat incidents
• Develop and enhance detection use cases to identify sensitive data exposure, unauthorized sharing, and data exfiltration
• Collaborate with Legal, Privacy, HR, Compliance, and IT teams to ensure controls meet regulatory requirements such as GDPR and SOX
• Oversee delivery of cybersecurity initiatives by external partners, ensuring timely execution and adherence to quality standards
• Support implementation of email encryption and secure external sharing mechanisms to protect sensitive communications
• Produce operational dashboards and executive reports to track program effectiveness, risk trends, and adoption of data protection controls

What you will need:

• 3–5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on data protection or DLP.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Information Protection (MIP), or other enterprise DLP platforms.
• Strong understanding of data classification, encryption, and regulatory requirements (e.g., PII, PHI, CUI).
• Ability to interpret technical data and translate it into actionable recommendations.
• Experience providing technical leadership or guidance to teams or contractors.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience analyzing security incidents and conducting root cause investigations
• Proven experience delivering multiple projects simultaneously within defined timelines
• Fluent in English
• Professional cybersecurity certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)

Salary information will be provided during the recruitment process.