Information Protection Analyst

Information Protection AnalystDuration: ASAP - 31st December 2026 (extension likely)Workload: Full time hoursSetup: Freelance (Daily Rate / Limited Company / Umbrella / Sole Trader)Sponsorship Not ProvidedLocation: EU (Fully Remote) Our client is seeking two experienced Information Protection Analysts to join a newly established Information Protection team, helping protect enterprise data through incident response, threat analysis, alert management, and data security monitoring. Key Responsibilities:Triage and assess data loss prevention (DLP) and access violation alerts.Investigate and manage information security incidents from detection through to resolution.Conduct log analysis and monitoring to identify unauthorised data exfiltration attempts and security threats.Collaborate with security, data, AI, and business stakeholders to coordinate incident response activities.Analyse incident trends and provide recommendations to improve information protection controls and processes.Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and data protection frameworks. Must-Have Skills:Experience working in Information Security, Data Protection, Cyber Security, or Information Protection environments.Strong experience with incident response and security investigations.Hands-on log analysis and threat detection experience.Knowledge of GDPR, Data Protection Act, and related regulatory frameworks.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills. Nice-to-Have:Experience within large multinational or global organisations.Exposure to Data & AI governance or enterprise data office functions.Experience working with DLP, SIEM, or security monitoring platforms.Familiarity with information governance and data classification programmes.