Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Law School Admission Council (LSAC)

. Improve, manage, and provide direction regarding LSAC security policies, procedures, best practices, and the formal Security Systems Program .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $132,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in securing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, with a strong focus on data loss prevention, security policy management, and incident response. Proficient in developing security frameworks, conducting audits, and providing technical leadership in cybersecurity practices.

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Microsoft Azure SecurityMicrosoft Purview ManagementData Loss Prevention Program ManagementKQL Query WritingCybersecurity Policy Development

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Hard Skills

Data Loss PreventionMicrosoft PurviewMicrosoft AzureKQLPowerShell ScriptingNetwork SecurityVulnerability ScanningPenetration TestingSecurity AuditsIncident Response

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft DefenderMicrosoft SentinelTenable NessusSIEMVPNsFirewallsAzure Key VaultConditional AccessPrivileged Identity ManagementTCP/IP

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate (SC-401)Azure Security Engineer Associate (SC-500)Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)CISSPCISM

Industry Keywords

SOC 2PCI DSSData GovernanceCompliance ReportingSecurity Awareness Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsTCP/IPVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Improve, manage, and provide direction regarding LSAC security policies, procedures, best practices, and the formal Security Systems Program
Own the design, deployment, and ongoing tuning of Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention policies across Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, endpoints, and Azure data sources
Develop and maintain the data classification framework, including sensitive information types, trainable classifiers, and sensitivity labels
Triage, investigate, and resolve DLP alerts and incidents; tune policies and report data-handling risk trends
Administer Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Insider Risk Management, Data Lifecycle Management, Audit, eDiscovery, and AI Data Security Posture Management
Secure LSAC's Microsoft Azure environment, including identity and access, network security, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud recommendations, and compliance reporting
Integrate Purview, Microsoft Defender, and Azure telemetry with Microsoft Sentinel or LSAC's SIEM to build detections, dashboards, and automated response playbooks
Lead cybersecurity policies addressing emerging threats, AI acceptable use, data protection, data governance, and compliance
Perform IT security inspections, tests, system-level audits, and reviews supporting SOC 2, PCI DSS, financial, and IT audits
Evaluate and recommend security products and services
Monitor and report on intrusion prevention and detection systems, VPNs, firewalls, and cloud security controls
Perform vulnerability scans and penetration testing and work with groups to close security gaps
Develop and support automated security analysis tools and queries using KQL and PowerShell
Provide security consultation to Infrastructure, Executive Staff, and other departments
Monitor networks and websites for proper security procedures, configurations, and signs of compromise
Promote security awareness programs in partnership with Human Resources
Participate in information security projects and meetings
Participate on the Security Incident Response Team and Test Security Task Force
Respond to security incidents, preserve access-control records, support investigations and root-cause analysis, and implement solutions
Provide technical leadership and mentoring and serve as an escalation point for complex investigations
Keep abreast of computer security industry trends and issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of IT experience, including more than 5 years in IT security, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
At least 3 years of hands-on experience securing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments is strongly preferred
Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing Microsoft Purview in an enterprise Microsoft 365 environment
Experience running a DLP program end to end, including policy design, phased rollout, alert triage, tuning, and user education
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure security, including Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management, Azure networking, Key Vault, Azure Policy, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel or a comparable SIEM
Ability to write KQL queries is strongly preferred
Knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, penetration tools, remote access, network operating systems, PC operating systems, vulnerabilities, and network management tools
Experience with security tools and best practices, Windows-based systems, Tenable Nessus, Microsoft Defender, PowerShell scripting, and other technical platforms and administration
Solid understanding of TCP/IP and application development and security best practices
Knowledge of authentication systems, including modern authentication, multi-factor authentication, token-based authentication, and digital certificates (PKI)
Knowledge of encryption, including Microsoft Purview Message Encryption, Azure Key Vault key management, and protection of data at rest and in transit
Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate (SC-401), Azure Security Engineer Associate (SC-500), Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100), CISSP, CISM, or relevant GIAC certifications are strongly preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and apply project management skills
Ability to work Monday-Friday during LSAC standard business hours of 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. ET, with additional hours as necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangements will be considered
No travel required
Equal Opportunity Employer
At-will employment