Cloud Governance Manager

Sperton Global AS; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment and consulting company is seeking an experienced Cloud Governance Manager. This role focuses on implementing cloud governance frameworks and ensuring the secure use of enterprise data. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT security, knowledge of cloud platforms, and familiarity with governance tools like Microsoft Purview. This is a fully remote position offering strategic leadership in a top law firm environment.

Benefits

100% remote work

High visibility across leadership

Collaborative and innovative culture

Qualifications

• 7+ years of combined IT, information security, and risk management experience.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, data governance architectures, and security technologies.
• Familiarity with information security standards and frameworks such as NIST, CSF, and ISO.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cloud governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Oversee enterprise-wide data management practices to support secure data sharing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align governance strategies.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Management

Cloud Governance

Microsoft Purview

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Location: 100% Remote — Candidates must be based in one of the following cities: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Orange County, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C.

Industry: Energy – Utilities

Category: Information Systems / Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

Why Apply for This Role?

Are youan experienced Cloud Governance Manager to strengthen the firm’s data governance and security posture. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring the secure, efficient, and compliant use of enterprise data while supporting the firm’s strategic initiatives. This is a high-impact opportunity to work at the intersection of law, technology, and cybersecurity.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement cloud governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure compliance and protect sensitive client and firm data.
• Oversee enterprise-wide data management practices to support secure data sharing and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align governance strategies with organizational objectives.
• Monitor and enhance governance processes using advanced tools like Microsoft Purview.
• Stay ahead of the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, ensuring the firm’s policies and practices remain cutting-edge.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership on risk management, security architectures, and compliance frameworks.

What We’re Looking For in You:

• 7+ years of combined IT, information security, and risk management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, data governance architectures, and security technologies.
• Familiarity with information security standards and frameworks such as NIST, CSF, and ISO.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview and related governance tools.
• Professional certifications preferred: CISA, CISM, GSEC, CISSP, or CRISC. Previous law firm or professional services environment experience strongly preferred.

What We Offer:

• Work 100% remotely while supporting one of the world’s top law firms.
• Take on a high-priority role with visibility across leadership and firm operations.
• Influence enterprise-level cloud governance and security strategy.
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and compliance-driven culture.

About Sperton

Sperton is a part of Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.