10+ years of experience in information security or enterprise architecture
Strong expertise in data security architecture and related technologies
Experience with Databricks, Oracle, and SQL-based environments
Knowledge of enterprise security frameworks and regulatory requirements
Proven ability to evaluate security technologies and develop solutions
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong documentation and analytical problem-solving abilities
Responsibilities
Design and enhance enterprise data security architectures
Establish security architecture standards for data protection
Develop security strategies for various enterprise data platforms
Define security controls for data throughout its lifecycle
Evaluate existing data protection technologies and recommend improvements
Develop target-state security architectures and implementation roadmaps
Support security automation initiatives for data protection controls
Provide architectural guidance for technology implementations
Benefits
Remote work opportunity available throughout the U.S.
Hybrid option in Charlotte, NC
Engagement as W2 only (no C2C/1099)
Opportunity to contribute to enterprise-wide data security initiatives
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a global financial services environment
Work with modern data technologies and analytics platforms
Full Job Description
Job Description Be Part Of A High-Performing Team
The Senior Data Security Architect will play a strategic role in advancing enterprise data security capabilities, developing scalable protection frameworks, and establishing consistent security controls across traditional databases, cloud platforms, and modern analytics environments. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced architect who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to influence enterprise security strategy and lead cross-functional initiatives.
What's In Store For You
Remote opportunity available throughout the United States, with a hybrid option in Charlotte, NC.
Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099).
Opportunity to contribute to enterprise-wide data security modernization and architecture initiatives.
Work with modern data technologies, including Databricks, Oracle, SQL, and cloud-based analytics platforms.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary security and technology teams in a global financial services environment.
Contribute to strategic decisions involving security tooling, automation, and long-term data protection capabilities.
How You Will Make An Impact
Design and enhance enterprise data security architectures that protect sensitive information across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
Establish security architecture standards covering data discovery, classification, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), encryption, key management, access governance, monitoring, and recovery.
Develop security strategies for enterprise data platforms, including Databricks, Oracle, SQL-based systems, and analytics environments.
Define security controls for structured and unstructured data throughout its lifecycle, including storage, processing, integration, transmission, and recovery.
Evaluate existing data protection technologies, identify capability gaps, and recommend improvements that strengthen enterprise security.
Develop target-state security architectures, reference designs, and implementation roadmaps aligned with organizational requirements.
Support security automation initiatives that improve the consistency, scalability, and effectiveness of data protection controls.
Provide architectural guidance for enterprise technology implementations, ensuring security requirements are incorporated throughout the solution lifecycle.
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to translate security architecture principles into practical technical controls.
Partner with risk, compliance, legal, and privacy stakeholders to align data security architecture with regulatory and organizational requirements.
Communicate architectural decisions, security risks, and technology recommendations to technical teams and senior stakeholders.
Requirements Do You Have The Expertise To Lead In Enterprise Data Security Architecture?
10+ years of relevant experience in information security, enterprise architecture, data security, or related technology disciplines, with substantial experience designing enterprise data protection solutions.
Strong expertise in data security architecture, including data discovery, classification, DLP, encryption, key management, access governance, and monitoring.
Demonstrated experience securing enterprise data platforms, particularly Databricks, Oracle, and SQL-based environments.
Strong understanding of data architecture, data integration, analytics platforms, and security requirements for structured and unstructured information.
Experience designing security controls across cloud, hybrid, and traditional enterprise technology environments.
Knowledge of enterprise security architecture frameworks, regulatory requirements, and data protection principles.
Proven ability to support enterprise-scale technology implementations and security automation initiatives.
Understanding of data access controls, security monitoring, resilience, and recovery strategies.
Strong documentation skills, including the ability to develop architecture diagrams, security standards, and technical recommendations.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with security architects, engineers, technology operations, risk, compliance, legal, and privacy teams across a global organization.
