Data Security Architect – VP

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Data Security Architect to lead enterprise-wide data discovery, classification, and risk assessment across cloud, SaaS, and on-premises repositories. You will design security architectures leveraging DSPM platforms such as Varonis, BigID, and Microsoft Purview, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop remediation plans and governance initiatives.

Key goals include improving data visibility, protecting sensitive data, and aligning with regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 7+ years in Information Security, Data Security, or Cybersecurity Architecture.
• 3+ years designing enterprise data discovery, classification, or DSPM programs.
• Demonstrated expertise with Varonis, BigID, Microsoft Purview or similar platforms.
• Experience securing structured and unstructured data across cloud, SaaS, data warehouse, data lake, and AI/ML environments.

Responsibilities

• 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 DSPM platforms (Varonis, BigID, Purview) and similar technologies.
• Define onboarding, scanning, classification, and monitoring strategies to improve visibility into sensitive data locations and exposure risks.
• Partner with Data & AI, Cloud, Infrastructure, Application, Privacy, and Risk teams to develop remediation plans and reduce data exposure.
• Establish data security standards, governance frameworks, and strategic roadmaps supporting enterprise data protection and regulatory compliance.
• Provide architecture leadership for data discovery, classification, DSPM, AI data security, and governance initiatives.

Skills

Data Security Architecture

Data Discovery

Data Classification

DSPM Programs

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's Degree in Data Engineering

Tools

Varonis

BigID

Microsoft Purview

DSPM Technologies

Job description

• 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 as Varonis, 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

Requirements

• 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 with Varonis, 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

Core Competencies

Expertise in data security architecture and governance, with a strong focus on data discovery, classification, and risk assessment across various data environments. Proven ability to lead initiatives that enhance data protection and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Data Security Architecture
• Data Discovery
• Data Classification
• DSPM Programs
• Regulatory Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Information Security
• Cybersecurity Architecture
• Data Engineering
• Data Governance
• Data Risk Assessment
• Data Protection
• Cloud Security
• AI Data Security
• Data Exposure Management
• Data Ownership

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Strategic Planning
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems
• Bachelor's Degree in Data Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Cloud
• SaaS
• Structured Data
• Unstructured Data
• Data Warehouse
• Data Lake
• AI/ML Environments

Tools & Technologies

• Varonis
• BigID
• Microsoft Purview
• DSPM Technologies