Senior Data Platform Security Architect - Remote / Telecommute

Requirement/Must Have:

• Strong experience in information security and data platform security architecture.
• Deep expertise in securing data lakes, data warehouses, and streaming platforms.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, RBAC, ABAC, and least-privilege access models.
• Experience with encryption, data masking, tokenization, and secrets management.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with security and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, SQL, or Bash.
• Strong communication skills to translate technical risks into business context.

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in information security.
• 4+ years of experience in data platform or cloud data security architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and manage end-to-end security frameworks for data platforms.
• Define and enforce data security standards including access control and encryption.
• Lead threat modeling and risk assessments for data platforms.
• Design and implement IAM strategies and access control models.
• Establish data classification policies and security tiers.
• Embed security across the entire data lifecycle.
• Define security requirements for cloud-native data services.
• Design audit logging, monitoring, and lineage tracking solutions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security frameworks.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide security expertise.
• Evaluate and recommend security tools and vendors.
• Communicate security strategies and risks to stakeholders.

Should Have:

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Pulumi.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with data governance tools.
• Experience in regulated industries.
• Familiarity with privacy-enhancing technologies.

Skills:

• Data Platform Security.
• Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Encryption and Data Protection.
• Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment.
• Compliance and Governance.
• Scripting and Automation.

Qualification and Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred.