Data Security Architect (Data LakeHouse) Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Data Security Architect with extensive experience in securing Data Lakehouse environments. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data security principles, best practices, and the ability to implement robust security frameworks. Experience with Snowflake and other cloud-based data platforms is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities: • Design & Implement Security Frameworks: Develop and implement comprehensive security architectures for Data Lakehouse environments, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. • Snowflake Security Expertise: Leverage expertise in Snowflake to design and enforce security policies, access controls, and data protection mechanisms within the platform. • Data Governance: Collaborate with data governance teams to ensure that data management practices comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards. • Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment: Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security reviews to identify vulnerabilities and implement appropriate countermeasures. • Access Management: Design and implement role-based access controls (RBAC), ensuring that access to sensitive data is restricted based on the principle of least privilege. • Encryption & Data Masking: Implement and manage encryption standards and data masking techniques to protect sensitive information in transit and at rest. • Secure PII Data: Design and engineer security safeguards for PII data • Security policies: Define, create, implement, and maintain corporate security policies and procedures • Pattern Development: Use Security best practices, develop security and data protection patterns, working with Enterprise Architecture for pattern standardization • Collaboration: Work closely with IT, data engineering, and analytics teams to ensure security requirements are integrated into data pipelines and data storage solutions. • Compliance & Audits: Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and participate in internal and external audits. • Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging security trends, threats, and technologies. Continuously refine security architectures to address evolving risks. Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or SANS GIAC are preferred. • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in application security and DevSecOps roles or a related field, with a proven track record of developing and managing security architectures for complex applications. Technical Skills: • Deep understanding of data security principles, encryption techniques, and secure data storage practices. • Hands-on experience with Snowflake security features, including access controls, encryption, and data masking. • Familiarity with other cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). • Proficient in security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls. • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex security concepts to a variety of audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex security issues and quickly adapt to changing environments. • Leadership: Demonstrated leadership abilities, with the capacity to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to completion. • Self Management: Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. • Agile methodologies: Familiarity of SAFe Agile Methodologies Logistics: • Competitive pay • Contract to hire • Opportunities for professional growth and development. • Collaborative and inclusive work environment. • Flexible working hours and remote work options.