Data Security Architect – VP

• Lead enterprise-wide data-at-rest discovery, classification, and risk assessment initiatives across cloud, SaaS, structured, and unstructured data repositories
• Design and implement data security architectures leveraging platforms such as Varonis, BigID, Microsoft Purview, and similar DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) technologies
• Define onboarding, scanning, classification, and monitoring strategies to improve visibility into sensitive data locations, ownership, and exposure risks
• Partner with Data & AI, Cloud, Infrastructure, Application, Privacy, and Risk teams to develop remediation plans and reduce sensitive data exposure
• Establish data security standards, governance frameworks, and strategic roadmaps supporting enterprise data protection, AI adoption, and regulatory compliance
• Provide architecture leadership for data discovery, data classification, DSPM, AI data security, and data governance initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in Information Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity Architecture, or related disciplines
• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise data discovery, classification, or DSPM programs
• Demonstrated expertise with Varonis, BigID, Microsoft Purview, or similar Data Security Posture Management and governance platforms
• Experience securing structured and unstructured data across cloud, SaaS, data warehouse, data lake, and AI/ML environments

Expertise in data security architecture and governance, with a strong focus on data discovery, classification, and risk assessment across various data environments. Proven ability to lead initiatives that enhance data protection and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Data Security Architecture
• Data Discovery
• Data Classification
• DSPM Programs
• Regulatory Compliance

• Information Security
• Cybersecurity Architecture
• Data Engineering
• Data Governance
• Data Risk Assessment
• Data Protection
• Cloud Security
• AI Data Security
• Data Exposure Management
• Data Ownership

• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Strategic Planning
• Communication

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems
• Bachelor's Degree in Data Engineering

• Cloud
• SaaS
• Structured Data
• Unstructured Data
• Data Warehouse
• Data Lake
• AI/ML Environments

• Varonis
• BigID
• Microsoft Purview
• DSPM Technologies