Senior Analyst – Data Protection (Hybrid)

Your Moneris Career - The Opportunity

You solve a range of complex problems in a creative way, exercising judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. You will work independently and receive minimal guidance. You may lead projects or project steps within a broader project and may have some accountability for capacity planning. Roles at this level may be client-facing; also act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

We are looking for a proactive and accomplished Senior Analyst – Data Protection with expertise in Microsoft Purview to lead enterprise-wide data protection projects. You have technical knowledge, excellent operational execution, and excellent communication skills to support data governance, AI-driven DSPM (Data Security Posture Management), and compliance strategies across a complex digital ecosystem.

Location: You will be based in our Toronto office, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Reporting Relationship: You will report to the Sr. Manager, Security GRC.

Your Moneris Career - What you'll do

• Lead the implementation, configuration, and ongoing optimization of Microsoft Purview for data classification, labelling, DLP, insider risk, information governance, and eDiscovery across Microsoft 365 and hybrid environments.

• Design, implement, and manage end-to-end DLP operations – including policy creation, tuning, incident triage, and response workflows, ensuring minimal business disruption and maximum data protection.

• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide data classification and retention policies tailored to regulatory requirements and organizational risk posture.

• Enable advanced eDiscovery and litigation support capabilities using Microsoft Purview tools, ensuring defensible data retrieval for legal and compliance teams.

• Implement and operate DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) controls for both structured and unstructured data across cloud and on-prem environments, including AI/ML data contexts.

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to data protection alerts and incidents, ensuring escalation and resolution using Microsoft Purview insights and Microsoft Defender integration.

• Perform risk assessments, privacy impact assessments (PIAs), and data protection gap analyses to identify risks and recommend improvements.

• Deliver applicable metrics and dashboards on data protection effectiveness, DLP incidents, eDiscovery performance, and compliance coverage to partners and leadership.

• Act as a liaison between cybersecurity, legal, compliance, and departments to ensure data protection strategies align with evolving operational and regulatory requirements.

• Lead training, awareness, and enablement efforts for departments to lead secure data handling, label adoption, and policy adherence.

Your Moneris Career - What you bring

• 8+ years of experience in information security, data protection, or compliance-focused roles.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, DLP, Compliance Manager, Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery, Communication Compliance)

• Experience with data governance frameworks, privacy regulations and information lifecycle management.

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience with DSPM solutions and integrating data protection controls into AI/ML pipelines or data-rich environments.

• Experience in DLP operations, metrics development, incident analysis, and partner reporting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex security topics for non-technical audiences.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; able to influence across teams and levels.

• Must have CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or Microsoft data protection certification

Your Moneris Career - What you get

At Moneris, we believe in empowering you to succeed—personally and professionally. As part of our team, you'll have access to resources, opportunities, and an inclusive environment that supports your development and career.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits starting from day one, and your choice of a health spending account (HSA) or personal spending account (PSA)

• Retirement planning support, with profit-sharing programs including company match and a defined contribution pension plan

• Growth & development opportunities, including unlimited access to Coursera, mentorship programs, and an internal gig marketplace

• Holistic wellness support, with an Employee & Family Assistance Program, 24/7 virtual healthcare, and workplace wellness initiatives

• Flexibility that works for you, including hybrid work arrangements, a Work from Abroad program, and paid time off programs

• Recognition and rewards, with company-wide recognition programs, exclusive banking perks from RBC & BMO, and access to great employee discounts

Find out more about the work perks and benefits you get as a Moneris employee at Moneris.com/careers

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Note: We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people of all genders, sexual orientation and intersectional identities.

We acknowledge that people from equity-deserving groups (including racialized individuals, women, gender diverse individuals, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and those born outside of Canada) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet all the requirements posted. At Moneris, we believe candidates bring experience to their work in many ways. We encourage you to apply and share, in the application form, the transferrable experience you bring, and how this will support your success in this role.