Senior Analyst, Data Protection

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

Senior Analyst, Data Protection

Location: Plano, TX

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we are looking for

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) Technology team is looking for a highly motivated person to fill a role as a Cybersecurity Data Loss Protection, Senior Analyst.  The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of our company’s data. The role involves deploying and maintaining DLP technology, developing security policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.  

What You’ll Be Doing  

• Analyze data loss prevention alerts and incidents and respond immediately to data protection alerts 

• Collaborate with the security team and global stakeholders on new or emerging cyber threats to implement policies focused on mitigation 

• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations 

• Support DLP engineers with testing, evaluation, and scoring of new technologies 

• Identify and improve processes through automation and defined measurements for ongoing program maturity 

• Support Incident Response activities as needed 

• Maintain an active awareness of cyber threats, countermeasure technologies, and industry trends. Follow-up on Cyber threat Intelligence reports to align controls to current threat environment 

• Develop, maintain, and standardize data protection response documentation following internal and industry best practices 

What You Bring 

• At least 4-7 years of experience in Data Security Monitoring and Response 

• Proficient responding to alerts from SIEM detection and response technologies (i.e. CrowdStrike Data Protection/NextGen SIEM, Symantec, Sumologic) 

• Experience with implementing controls and policies for more than one DLP function (i.e. Data in Motion, Data at Rest, Data in Use, Internet Monitoring) 

• Familiar with tooling for Microsoft Purview/Defender, CrowdStrike, Trellix, Proofpoint and other applications 

• Experience prompting AI as a supplemental tool 

• Experience with data security tools, techniques and procedures. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and recommend effective solutions (through implementation of rules, automation or orchestration) 

• A positive attitude and a customer service-oriented mindset 

• Strong verbal and written abilities to engage with technical and non-technical resources 

• Highly organized and detail oriented (finds joy in Confluence and Jira) 

• Self-disciplined personality who can work independently and in team settings with minimal direction or guidance.  Act on initiative 

• Experience in a regulated environment and interacting with Audit, Compliance and Governance counterparts 

Added bonus if you have   

• Cyber Security relevant certifications including CISSP, CDPSE, CIPP, or similar 

• Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, GDPR, etc. 

• Cloud Security, Container management and deployment (AWS, Azure, OpenShift) 

• Experience grounding AI technology and/or implementation of Agentic AI solutions 

• Degree focused on Cyber Security, Top secret or Government clearance 

What we’ll bring 

During your interview process, our team will provide detailed information about our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. Here are a few highlights: 

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect. 

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, including tuition reimbursement. 

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount. 

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable). 

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family. 

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with a company match, plus an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of your own contributions. 

• Paid holidays and paid time off. 

• Referral services for prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more. 

• Tax advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA) . 

• Relocation assistance (if applicable).