State Street Corporation

VP, Data Security Architect

State Street Corporation$120K — $202K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or 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.
  • Hands-on expertise with Varonis, BigID, Microsoft Purview, or similar DSPM technologies.
  • Familiarity with privacy and regulatory requirements including GDPR, CCPA, SOX, PCI-DSS.

Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise-wide data-at-rest discovery, classification, and risk assessment initiatives.
  • Design and implement data security architectures leveraging DSPM technologies.
  • Define strategies for onboarding, scanning, classification, and monitoring sensitive data.
  • Partner with various teams to develop remediation plans for sensitive data exposure.
  • Establish data security standards and governance frameworks.
  • Provide leadership for data discovery, DSPM, AI data security, and governance initiatives.

Benefits

  • Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match.
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage including life, medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability.
  • Paid-time off including vacation and sick leave.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program.
  • Incentive compensation for performance-based achievements.
Full Job Description

Who we are looking for

We are in need ofa Data Security Architect reporting directly to the Data & AI Security Engineering leads. You will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of enterprise data security capabilities focused on data-at-rest discovery, classification, risk reduction, and governance across on-premises, cloud, SaaS, and AI platforms.


What you will be responsible for

As aData Security Architect, you will:

  • 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 asVaronis, 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.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

  • Deep expertise indata discovery, classification, DSPM, data governance, and data protectiontechnologies.
  • Hands-on experience withVaronis, 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.

Education & Preferred Qualifications
  • 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 withVaronis, 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.
  • Preferred certifications include CISSP, CCSP, CDPSE, CISM, Microsoft Security Certifications, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent.

Additional Requirements
  • 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.

Salary Range:

$120,000 - $202,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street92s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our 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 (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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About State Street Corporation

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39,335 employees
Market Cap
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Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1792
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