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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for data protection specialist in the United States is $32.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $39.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Data Protection Specialist vs Data Privacy Analyst?

AspectData Protection SpecialistData Privacy Analyst
CertificationsISO 27001, CIPP, CIPMCIPP, CIPM, GDPR certifications
Work EnvironmentIT/security teams, compliance departmentsLegal, compliance, and data governance teams
Industry UsageTech, finance, healthcareLegal, consulting, corporate sectors
Primary FocusImplementing data protection measures, security protocolsEnsuring data privacy compliance, policy development

While both roles focus on data security and privacy, the Data Protection Specialist primarily implements technical security measures and safeguards data, whereas the Data Privacy Analyst concentrates on ensuring compliance with privacy laws and developing privacy policies. Both roles often collaborate but serve distinct functions within data management and security frameworks.

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Data Protection Specialists often work in environments with strict deadlines and high responsibility for safeguarding sensitive information, which can contribute to stress. The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of compliance standards, and sometimes managing urgent security incidents, all of which can increase job pressure.

What does a data protection specialist do?

A data protection specialist is responsible for implementing and managing security measures to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats. They develop policies, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations, often using tools like encryption and security software. This role requires strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and may involve certifications such as CISM or CISSP.
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Infographic showing various Data Protection Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,986 per year, or $32.2 per hour.

Data Protection Specialist

Nashville, TN • On-site

Texas State Library and Archives Commision
Libraries and Archives • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Texas State Library and Archives Commisionexternal

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Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Hi ,
Greetings from Trinity Technology Solutions.
We have openings for Data Protection for one of my clients. Here I am sharing the details below. If Interested Share with me your updated resume.
Job Title: Data Protection IT Tech Support Specialist
Location: Nashville, USA( day 1 onsite)
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
Below skills as mandatory while sourcing:
• Azure Cloud Security
• Digital Rights Management
• At least 7 years of experience in the IT industry
• analytical and logical (you can solve problems like nobody's business).
• experience with security applications installations, configuration and troubleshooting (e.g. Hardware Secuirty Modules, Data Leakage Prevention, Trustmail,Azure DLP & RMS etc.).
• experience with leading security technologie vendors (e.g. Broadcom, Totemo, Symantec, McAfee etc.).
• deep understanding of decryption services and unstructured data protection components such as Proected emails,document classification etc
• Splunk development experience in creating Dashboards, RegEx queries.
• Very strong skills in the following operating system platform and Databases: MS Windows, Linux, UNIX, MS SQL, Oracle, MySQL.
• Expirience in Python or Perl scripting language.
• Hands-on experience of Automation tools - Appdynamics / IPSoft / Automation Anywhere/Big panda
• Azure Information proection administrator and associate level of knowldege is preffered.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
• motivated, self-directed and driven.
• Azure /CISM/CISSP certifications preferred.

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