Cloud Governance Manager

Franklin Fitch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with profit sharing

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Wellness and mental health programs

Job summary

An international law firm in New York is seeking a Manager of Cloud Governance. This role involves developing and overseeing data governance practices to ensure data security and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in information security or IT, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and relevant certifications. This full-time position offers a variety of benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) plan, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT, information security, or risk management.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, GSEC, CISSP, or CRISC preferred.
• Experience in legal or professional services environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance framework.
• Design and implement technical controls for data management.
• Provide training and guidance on data governance best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for secure, compliant solutions.

Skills

Project management skills

Cross-functional relationship building

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Technical understanding of cloud platforms

Advanced knowledge of information security frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Data Loss Prevention solutions

Varonis

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)

Job description

Base Pay Range

$123,000.00/yr - $159,000.00/yr

Manager, Cloud Governance – International Law Firm

An international law firm with a global presence is seeking a Manager, Cloud Governance to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the firm’s cloud and data governance practices. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that data across the organization remains secure, properly managed, and aligned with regulatory and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance framework, including policies, standards, and lifecycle management practices.
• Design and implement technical controls to support data retention, classification, and protection policies using tools such as Microsoft Purview, Data Loss Prevention solutions, Varonis, and other governance technologies.
• Review and assess data security and privacy controls to ensure protection against unauthorized access or disclosure.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on data governance best practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data access, sharing, and protection requirements and ensure secure, compliant solutions.
• Partner with the Information Governance team to support firm-wide directives and legal requirements.
• Develop reporting and alerting capabilities that enhance visibility and monitoring of data governance processes.
• Offer thought leadership on data governance for cloud platforms, including the firm’s O365 environment.
• Work with Security Architecture to develop secure design patterns that incorporate strong data governance practices.
• Support the Governance, Risk, and Compliance team by contributing to risk assessments, ensuring proper documentation, and helping craft mitigation plans.
• Strong project management skills with an understanding of technology and operational risk.
• Ability to build strong, cross-functional working relationships.
• Solid technical understanding of cloud platforms, security technologies, and data governance concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of information security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, CSF) and emerging cybersecurity trends.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a willingness to challenge assumptions.
• Understanding of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) processes and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in information technology, information security, or risk management.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, GSEC, CISSP, or CRISC preferred.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Purview and other data governance platforms.
• Strong understanding of risk management and information security methodologies.
• Experience working within or supporting legal or professional services environments is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, disability, and long-term care coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing
• Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family support programs
• Wellness and mental health programs
• Transportation and commuter benefits
• International travel insurance and additional voluntary benefits

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management, Project Management, and Information Technology