Data Security Architect, VP at State Street | Boston | Rezi

Data Security Architect, VP at State Street

Data Security Architect, VP

State Street · Boston

6 days ago

Data Security Architect, VP

State Street · Boston

6 days ago
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About the Role

This role is critical for enabling the secure adoption of data and AI technologies by providing visibility into sensitive data, reducing data exposure risk, supporting regulatory compliance, and ensuring data remains protected throughout its lifecycle.

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 platforms
  • Data lake environments
  • Communication
  • Stakeholder management
  • Strategic planning
  • AI data security

Location

  • Hybrid

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • 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

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 our Employee Assistance Program
  • Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
  • Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans

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.
  • As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most.
  • 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.