Information Protection Analyst

Job Description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning bold ideas courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

Our most valuable asset is our people.

At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are andmake us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.

Information Protection Analyst ( Data Governance)

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Information Protection Analyst (Data Governance team)to support the implementation and ongoing management of our data governance framework. This role focuses on operationalizing governance policies, maintaining data quality, supporting data classification and discovery efforts, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure data is well-managed, secure, and compliant.

The Data Governance Analyst plays a key role in data stewardship, monitoring data governance processes, and assisting with tool administration to promote trusted and governed data across the organization.

What You'll Do:

- Support the implementation and enforcement of data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
- Assist in data discovery, classification, and cataloging efforts using data governance and DSPM tools.
- Monitor and report on data quality metrics, compliance adherence, and data stewardship activities.
- Assist in maintaining and updating data inventories, metadata repositories, and lineage documentation.
- Collaborate with data owners, stewards, and IT teams to address data governance issues and remediation.
- Participate in data risk assessments, control testing, and regulatory compliance audits.
- Help manage governance tool configurations, user access, and workflow automation.
- Provide training and support to data steward teams and end-users on governance principles and tool usage.
- Support the preparation of regular data governance status reports and dashboards for leadership.

What You'll Bring:

- Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in data governance, data quality, data management, or related operational roles.
- Familiarity with data governance frameworks, data cataloging, or metadata management concepts.
- Hands-on experience with one or more data governance, catalog, or data quality tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Talend, BigID).
- Understanding of data privacy regulations (such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and data security basics.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data architecture is a plus.

How you'll grow:

- Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
- Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
- Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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