Data Security Analyst

THE ROLE

The Data Security Analyst will be a critical operational component of the Data Security Team, focusing on the day-to-day monitoring, incident detection, access management, and compliance support within Live Nation Entertainment's data environment. This role will work closely with Data Security Developers and the Principal Architect to ensure the effective operation of security controls and provide the necessary visibility into data security posture.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Security Monitoring and Alert Triage: Actively monitor security dashboards and alerts from the SIEM and other security tools for suspicious activity related to data access, modification, or exfiltration. Conduct initial investigations of alerts, escalate incidents according to defined playbooks, and contribute to detection engineering requirements.

• Access Management and Reviews (Operational): Assist in the operational management of data access permissions within Databricks (Unity Catalog) and other platforms. Execute periodic access reviews and recertification processes, identifying and flagging excessive or stale permissions.

• Vulnerability Management Support: Participate in scanning data platforms and applications for vulnerabilities, track remediation efforts, and assist in validating fixes in collaboration with Data Security Developers.

• Compliance and Audit Support: Collect, organize, and provide evidence for data security audits (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CPRA). Assist in maintaining compliance documentation and participate in discussions with internal and external auditors.

• Incident Response Support: Provide operational support during data security incidents, assisting with log analysis, data collection, containment efforts, and ensuring proper documentation for post-incident forensics.

• Security Policy Enforcement: Monitor adherence to data security policies and standards by reviewing configurations and access patterns, and report deviations.

• Security Awareness: Assist in developing, refining, and delivering data-specific security awareness training materials for employees.

• Reporting: Generate regular reports on data security posture, access trends, and incident metrics.

• Data Classification Support: Assist in the ongoing process of data classification, ensuring accurate labeling and proper handling of sensitive data.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 2+ years of experience in an information security operations or data security support role.

• Familiarity with cloud security concepts, particularly AWS, and basic understanding of Databricks functionality.

• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel) for log analysis, alert monitoring, and basic query creation.

• Understanding of data access controls (e.g., RBAC, IAM, ACLs) and data encryption concepts.

• Basic knowledge of common security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and privacy regulations (GDPR, CPRA).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration and reporting.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment, prioritizing tasks efficiently.

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner).

BENEFITS & PERKS

Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:

• HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)

• YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days

• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program

• FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support

• CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment

• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match