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About the Role

We are seeking a Data Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise data security capabilities. This role focuses on data-at-rest discovery, classification, risk reduction, and governance across various platforms, including on-premises, cloud, SaaS, and AI. You will report to the Data & AI Security Engineering leads and play a vital part in enabling the secure adoption of data and AI technologies.

Responsibilities

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 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.

Requirements

Deep expertise in data discovery, classification, DSPM, data governance, and data protection technologies.
Hands-on experience with Varonis, BigID, Microsoft Purview, or similar enterprise data security platforms.
Strong understanding of cloud data security across AWS, Azure, SaaS platforms, and modern data lake environments.
Experience leading large-scale data security transformations in complex global enterprise environments.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills with the ability to influence both technical and executive audiences.
Experience supporting AI and data modernization initiatives with a strong focus on data protection and governance.
Familiarity with privacy and regulatory requirements including GDPR, CCPA, SOX, PCI-DSS, and other data protection frameworks.
Experience defining security architectures for data lakes, analytics platforms, generative AI solutions, and enterprise data ecosystems.
Ability to lead cross-functional programs and drive adoption of enterprise data security capabilities globally.

Skills

Data discovery
Data classification
DSPM
Data governance
Data protection
Varonis
BigID
Microsoft Purview
AWS
Azure
SaaS
Communication
Stakeholder management
Strategic planning

Location

Primary location specified

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

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.

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field.
CISSP, CCSP, CDPSE, CISM, Microsoft Security Certifications, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent certifications are preferred.

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 - $202,500 Annual

Benefits

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
Paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
Inclusive development opportunities
Flexible work-life support
Paid volunteer days
Vibrant employee networks

About the Company

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability.
We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
Join us in shaping the future.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.