Senior Cloud & Data Security Consultant

ELCA; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging mandates across cloud security and compliance

Hands-on work with the latest technologies

Pleasant work environment with valued expertise

Job summary

ELCA, based in Indiana, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Senior Cloud & Data Security Consultant to lead cybersecurity solutions for Swiss organizations. The role involves risk assessments, cloud architecture, and implementing data protection policies.

The ideal candidate has a degree in computer science, deep expertise with Microsoft Purview and strong communication skills. Join a motivated team that values growth and innovation, and work with the latest technologies in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or equivalent (university, HES, polytechnic).
• Deep hands-on expertise with Microsoft Purview (data governance, security, compliance & risk).
• Proven track record facilitating functional workshops and translating business needs into technical requirements.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex security concepts.
• Strong written and spoken English, knowledge of German or French is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk analyses and security assessments using structured methodologies.
• Design and implement data classification and protection policies.
• Architect and deploy cloud security solutions using cutting-edge technologies.
• Drive the full project lifecycle from requirements to delivery.
• Support pre-sales, respond to RfPs, and craft technical proposals.
• Advise clients on governance, cloud security strategy, and zero-trust adoption.
• Facilitate client workshops and translate business needs into security requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Purview expertise

Communication skills

Zero-trust architectures knowledge

Cloud certifications (e.g., SC-400/401, AWS)

Education

Degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Cloud security technologies

Job description

Senior Cloud & Data Security Consultant

Your mission:

You’ll be at the heart of our cybersecurity practice — advising, designing, and implementing cloud and data security solutions for leading Swiss organizations. No two days are the same.

What you’ll do:

• Lead risk analyses and security assessments using structured methodologies
• Design and implement data classification and protection policies
• Architect and deploy cloud security solutions using cutting‑edge technologies
• Drive the full project lifecycle—from requirements to delivery—owning quality and results
• Support pre‑sales, respond to RfPs, and craft compelling technical proposals
• Advise clients on governance, cloud security strategy, and zero‑trust adoption
• Facilitate client workshops and translate business needs into actionable security requirements

What we offer:

• Challenging, high‑impact mandates across cloud security, data governance, and compliance
• Hands‑on work with the latest technologies — we don’t do yesterday’s solutions
• A rich project portfolio: B2C, data protection, and governance with top‑tier clients across sectors
• A young, motivated team with a genuinely open and human corporate culture
• The room to grow into a recognized top expert in your field
• A pleasant work environment where your voice, ideas, and expertise are valued

Your profile:

Required:

• Degree in computer science or equivalent (university, HES, polytechnic)
• Deep hands‑on expertise with Microsoft Purview (data governance, security, compliance & risk)
• Proven track record facilitating functional workshops and translating business needs into technical requirements
• Excellent communication skills — you can make complex security concepts clear and compelling to any audience
• Strong written and spoken English, plus German or French (both is a bonus)

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of zero‑trust architectures and modern information security principles
• Cloud certifications: Microsoft SC-400/401, AWS, GCP, or CISSP