[Remote] Principal Analyst, Microsoft 365 Security & Data Protection (Remote role)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. They are seeking a Principal Analyst to manage Microsoft 365 Security and Data Protection platforms in a regulated environment, ensuring compliance and creating data protection awareness programs. Responsibilities • Must have expert-level experience with managing and configuring Microsoft Purview and Entra ID as it relates to Conditional Access policies, Sensitivity Labels, data classification, data sensitivity labels, e-Discovery, management of the Entra ID synchronization process, and creation of rules and alerts within Microsoft CASB • Ability to use Microsoft Purview to produce operational metrics on a regular basis for management review • Proven experience supporting and deploying functionality provided through the Microsoft Defender Portal and the Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Center, including Audit, Activity Explorer, and other data protection controls • Support initiatives performed by the Vertex Microsoft 365 team to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness from an Information Security and data protection perspective • Create training materials to expand the adoption of identifying and labeling data using Microsoft 365 Sensitivity Labels • Must have expert-level experience with Veritas Data Insight. Ability to independently create data usage reports (including DQL reports), integrate new sources of Vertex data, create and deploy policies, generate sensitive information tags, create usage metrics for senior leadership, and other tasks related to identifying/tagging data through the Data Insight platform • Experience with SailPoint ISC and Data Access Security is a plus • Any other tasks assigned by the Vertex management team Skills • Must have expert-level experience with managing and configuring Microsoft Purview and Entra ID as it relates to Conditional Access policies, Sensitivity Labels, data classification, data sensitivity labels, e-Discovery, management of the Entra ID synchronization process, and creation of rules and alerts within Microsoft CASB • Ability to use Microsoft Purview to produce operational metrics on a regular basis for management review • Proven experience supporting and deploying functionality provided through the Microsoft Defender Portal and the Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Center, including Audit, Activity Explorer, and other data protection controls • Support initiatives performed by the Vertex Microsoft 365 team to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness from an Information Security and data protection perspective • Create training materials to expand the adoption of identifying and labeling data using Microsoft 365 Sensitivity Labels • Must have expert-level experience with Veritas Data Insight. Ability to independently create data usage reports (including DQL reports), integrate new sources of Vertex data, create and deploy policies, generate sensitive information tags, create usage metrics for senior leadership, and other tasks related to identifying/tagging data through the Data Insight platform • Must have 3-5 years of experience with Microsoft 365 Purview and the Microsoft 365 Compliance suite • Must have 3-5 years of experience using Veritas Data Insight, especially policy creation, report creation and DQL • Must have experience with data classification policies and proven abilities to identify data and assign policies accordingly • Experience supporting Microsoft CoPilot as it relates to data discovery • Ability to work well with peers and all levels of management • Must be able to work independently and produce positive results • Pays strict attention to detail • Very strong organizational, task management and prioritization skills • Desire to learn new technologies • Understands the importance of accuracy and responsiveness • 3-5 years working in an Information Security organization • Excellent written skills • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • Typically requires 6 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience • Experience with SailPoint ISC and Data Access Security is a plus • Previous experience in an FDA regulated environment is a plus • Experience supporting SailPoint is a plus Benefits • Medical, dental and vision benefits • Generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) • Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment • A generous commuting subsidy • Matching charitable donations • 401(k) • And so much more Company Overview • Vertex Pharmaceuticals is focused on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Vertex Pharmaceuticals has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 151 in 2025, 150 in 2024, 111 in 2023, 164 in 2022, 112 in 2021, 80 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job