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Odyssey

Data Protection Specialist

OR · Remote

The Data Protection Specialist will focus on providing analysis and engineering support for the Data Protection Office. This includes primary responsibility of triaging Data Discovery events, DLP ...

Odyssey

Data Protection Specialist

New Milford, PA · Remote

The Data Protection Specialist will focus on providing analysis and engineering support for the Data Protection Office. This includes primary responsibility of triaging Data Discovery events, DLP ...

OdysseyRe

Data Protection Specialist

Stamford, CT · On-site +1

The Data Protection Specialist will focus on providing analysis and engineering support for the Data Protection Office. This includes primary responsibility of triaging Data Discovery events, DLP ...

Odyssey

Data Protection Specialist

Stamford, CT · Remote

The Data Protection Specialist will focus on providing analysis and engineering support for the Data Protection Office. This includes primary responsibility of triaging Data Discovery events, DLP ...

Odyssey

Data Protection Specialist

New Milford, PA · Remote

The Data Protection Specialist will focus on providing analysis and engineering support for the Data Protection Office. This includes primary responsibility of triaging Data Discovery events, DLP ...

Peraton

Mission Protection Analyst

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

You will ensure that ad hoc operational reports and routine data products are delivered timely ... Protection in orbital analyst, flight safety analyst (CA), battlespace awareness (BSA), or ...

Accenture

Data Protection Consultant

Denver, CO · On-site

$112K - $133K/yr

As a Data Protection Consultant, you'll lead the delivery of data protection and data governance ... Perform threat mapping and gap analysis across structured, unstructured, cloud, and on-premises ...

Accenture

Data Protection Consultant

Nashville, TN

$112K - $133K/yr

As a Data Protection Consultant, you'll lead the delivery of data protection and data governance ... Perform threat mapping and gap analysis across structured, unstructured, cloud, and on-premises ...

Accenture

Data Protection Consultant

Sacramento, CA

$112K - $133K/yr

As a Data Protection Consultant, you'll lead the delivery of data protection and data governance ... Perform threat mapping and gap analysis across structured, unstructured, cloud, and on-premises ...

Accenture

Data Protection Consultant

Pittsburgh, PA

$112K - $133K/yr

As a Data Protection Consultant, you'll lead the delivery of data protection and data governance ... Perform threat mapping and gap analysis across structured, unstructured, cloud, and on-premises ...

Avanade

Data Protection Consultant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$112K - $133K/yr

As a Data Protection Consultant, you'll lead the delivery of data protection and data governance ... analysis across structured, unstructured, cloud, and on-premises data. • Facilitate client ...

Accenture

Data Protection Consultant

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$112K - $133K/yr

As a Data Protection Consultant, you'll lead the delivery of data protection and data governance ... Perform threat mapping and gap analysis across structured, unstructured, cloud, and on-premises ...

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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance data protection analyst in the United States is $32.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $36.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Data Protection Analyst vs Data Privacy Consultant?

AspectFreelance Data Protection Analyst
CredentialsCertifications like CIPP, CIPM, or GDPR certifications are common
Work EnvironmentTypically project-based, remote or on-site freelance work for various clients
Employer/Industry UsageHired by organizations needing compliance and data protection support
Search/Comparison IntentOften compared for freelance roles focusing on data protection and compliance

While both roles focus on data privacy and protection, a Freelance Data Protection Analyst primarily offers specialized, project-based services to multiple clients, often working independently. A Data Privacy Consultant may have a broader advisory role, sometimes within a firm or as an independent expert, but the core focus remains on ensuring data privacy compliance. The key difference lies in the scope and nature of engagement, with the analyst typically handling technical assessments and audits, and the consultant providing strategic guidance.

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Data Protection Specialist

Data Protection Specialist

Odyssey

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Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) is the global reinsurance arm of Odyssey Group, one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance and specialty insurance. OdysseyRe offers a broad range of property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance products, providing capital and risk management solutions for clients to efficiently manage economic risk through a network of branch and representative offices across North America, Latin America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), AsiaPacific and London.

OdysseyRe is an equal opportunity employer with excellent benefits and a strong commitment to providing training and opportunities for our staff. We provide employees an innovative, enriching environment and take great pride in their career growth.

OdysseyRe is rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best and AA- (Very Strong) by Standard and Poor's. Odyssey Group is a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, which is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FFH.

Data Protection Specialist 

Position Summary: The Data Protection Specialist will focus on providing analysis and engineering support for the Data Protection Office. This includes primary responsibility of triaging Data Discovery events, DLP events, supporting data discovery efforts, gathering unique business sensitive data patterns, and implementing detection rules/policies for Auto Data Classification/DLP/File Level Encryption. The position will also serve as a backup to the Data Protection Lead. 

This is a 6 month contract-to-hire position, eligible for remote work in the United States. 

Essential Functions: 

  • Provide engineering support for Data Discovery, DLP, and Data Classification systems which include implementing detection rules, reducing false positive detections, deploying and maintaining tools. 

  • Analyze Data Discovery, DLP, and Data Classification events and formulate metrics to indicate areas of concern. 

  • Coordinate with business units to gather business requirements such as unique sensitive data patterns, whitelist of authorized entities, and establish controls with least business impacts.  

  • Building reports/automations to address key business concerns on data protection issues 

  • Assist in addressing Data Protection control audits. 

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 

  • Varonis SaaS engineering and analysis experience is a must 

  • Microsoft Purview, Netskope or other DLP engineering and analysis experience  

  • Microsoft Purview Information Protection engineering and analysis experience  

  • Familiar with Keyword, Regex, Exact Data Matching (EDM) methodology for policy development 

  • Power BI/Tableau experience is a plus 

  • Business Relationship Management experience  

  • General knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, CIS standards 

Education/Experience: 

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred 

  • Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Data Security and/or Data Governance 

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