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Salary : $77,808.00 Annually
Location : 1000 Business Center Drive, Suite 120, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2602866
Department: Innovation + Technology Services
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 7/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose
Protect City Data. Enable Secure Innovation. Govern the Future of AI and Information.
The City of Savannah's Innovation & Technology Services (ITS) Department is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Data Security & Governance Analyst to lead the implementation and operational management of enterprise data protection and governance capabilities across the organization. This is a high-impact role for a professional who thrives at the intersection of cybersecurity, data governance, compliance, and emerging AI technologies.
Nestled in the heart of historic Savannah-where moss-draped oaks, coastal beauty, and a vibrant community create one of the most inspiring places to live and work-this newly established position offers a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact on the City's future. As Savannah continues its journey toward becoming a truly data-driven organization, this role serves as a cornerstone in bridging IT and business operations, shaping policies, enforcing role-based access, and strengthening compliance practices. The individual stepping into this position will help define how the City of Savannah manages and uses data, enabling more informed decision-making and improved performance monitoring across departments, ultimately contributing to a more innovative, efficient, and forward-thinking city.
The Data Security and Governance Analyst will act as an expert in data security and management, responsible for implementing, configuring, and maintaining governance solutions like Microsoft Purview. This role focuses on establishing data access policies and safeguards to ensure the secure and compliant use of AI-powered tools and data archival technologies across the organization. Collaborating closely with the Cybersecurity team, the analyst will help develop and enforce policies, procedures, and controls that protect data confidentiality, identity, and availability. By aligning security policies with organizational objectives, this position will play a vital role in supporting accurate, reliable, and data-driven decision-making while advancing the organization's cybersecurity initiatives.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated and technically minded, demonstrating high standards, strong collaboration skills, and creativity. They possess deep expertise in Microsoft 365 compliance tools, data loss prevention (DLP), information protection, data governance best practices and role-based access control (RBAC). This position plays a vital role in safeguarding City data.
We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance,employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement,wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account,home purchase assistance and 12 paid holidays!
Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply
Essential Job Functions

• Designs and implements Microsoft Purview Information Protection policies to classify and label data (e.g., Public, Confidential, Restricted).
• Establishes and maintains sensitivity labels, retention policies, and data classification schemas for Copilot and the broader M365 use.
• Collaborate with the Microsoft 365 team to define Copilot guardrails, ensuring that AI-generated content does not expose unauthorized data.
• Monitors data access patterns and manage data access controls.
• Investigates anomalies using tools such as Purview Audit and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
• Implements Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to prevent oversharing of sensitive information internally and externally
• Manages compliance portals, configure Microsoft Purview roles and permissions, and coordinate with security teams for ongoing audits.
• Provides documentation, training, and support to ensure department-wide adoption of best practices for AI governance.
• Stay current with Microsoft Purview roadmap and evolving features related to AI and data security.
• Identifies, assesses and mitigates risks relate to data security and governance and works with ITS Security Team to access and remediate potential data breaches and unauthorized access.
• Implement processes and controls to ensure data accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Collaborates with stakeholders throughout the City of Savannah to ensure effective data governance practices and validate enforcement.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional Data Security and Governance experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position.
3-5 years of experience administering Microsoft 365 compliance and security tools. Proven experience with Microsoft Purview, Information Protection, and Data Loss Prevention.
Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, its data architecture, and how it interfaces with M365 workloads. Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, zero-trust security, and least-privilege access models.
Experience with NIST, CJIS, and HIPAA data compliance standards.
Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards. Strong understanding of data security and governance principles and practices
Work Location: 1000 Business Center Drive, Suite 120 Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday
Additional Information
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment
Additional Information

• Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate (SC-400)
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
• Experience with technology projects
• Demonstrably high standards in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to work with an appropriate sense of urgency
• Understanding the concepts of the PMI model and ability to apply to projects as needed.
• Knowledge and understanding of data governance best practices.
• Skilled in prioritizing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively train others, complete documentation, and present on projects and solutions as needed.
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Consistently strive to demonstrate the IT Values within various City departments.
• Strong understanding of Cybersecurity and Data Management principles

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Overview of Benefits
Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits
Healthcare
PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan
Life Insurance
Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child
Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and/or four (5) years of professional Data Security and Governance experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities?

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Supplemental Question 1Describe your hands-on experience implementing and managing Microsoft Purview Information Protection, including sensitivity labels, retention policies, and data classification. What challenges did you encounter, and how did you address them?
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Supplemental Question 2This role is responsible for establishing guardrails for Microsoft Copilot and other AI-enabled tools. Explain how you would ensure AI-generated content does not expose sensitive or restricted data while still enabling productivity.
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Supplemental Question 3Provide an example of how you designed or enforced Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to prevent unauthorized data sharing. How did you balance security requirements with user needs and operational efficiency?
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Supplemental Question 4Describe your experience working with compliance standards such as NIST, CJIS, or HIPAA. How have you used audit tools (e.g., Purview Audit, Defender for Cloud Apps) to identify, investigate, and remediate data security risks?
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Supplemental Question 5This role requires influencing behavior and driving adoption of data governance best practices across departments. How have you successfully trained users, documented standards, or partnered with stakeholders to embed data security and governance into daily operations?
Required Question