Data Security Risk Advisor: Crypto & Cloud Risk Leader

The Judge Group; Dallas, Fort Worth (TX, TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Data Security Risk Advisor to provide first-line risk leadership across enterprise data protection, encryption, cryptographic controls, and post-quantum readiness initiatives. You will partner with security, architecture, cloud, AI, and engineering teams to evaluate risk and drive informed security decisions.

This role emphasizes risk identification, evidence-based remediation plans, and clear ownership of material risks across data, identities, cloud, privacy,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Data Security Architecture, Information Protection, or Cybersecurity Risk Management.
• Deep knowledge of encryption technologies, cryptography, PKI, and certificate lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of cloud data protection and security controls across enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line risk leadership for data protection, encryption, and certificate lifecycle practices.
• Assess data security risks across cloud, applications, analytics, endpoints, and AI solutions.
• Identify cryptographic gaps, certificate risks, and key management weaknesses.
• Develop risk scenarios including data exfiltration, misuse, corruption, and loss.

Skills

Data security architecture

Information protection

Cybersecurity risk management

Encryption technologies

Cryptography

PKI

Certificate lifecycle management

Cloud data protection

Security controls

First-line risk

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Influence without ownership

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Data Security Risk Advisor to provide first-line risk leadership across enterprise data protection, encryption, cryptographic controls, and post-quantum readiness initiatives. You will partner with security, architecture, cloud, AI, and engineering teams to evaluate risk and drive informed security decisions.

This role emphasizes risk identification, evidence-based remediation plans, and clear ownership of material risks across data, identities, cloud, privacy,