Snowflake Lead Developer - Platform Governance & Security Specialist

New York Technology Partners; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is seeking a Snowflake Lead Developer to manage data security strategies. The role includes developing security policies, implementing data protection tools like Protegrity, and working with various cloud services. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in data security and significant experience with encryption and tokenization. This position offers a long-term contract and requires effective communication and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience in implementing data security and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in data encryption techniques (AES, FPE, TDE, PKI).
• Hands-on experience with data security integration in cloud environments.
• Experience with encryption, tokenization, data masking, RBAC/ABAC, auditing & monitoring in security tools.
• Strong understanding of cloud security architecture and governance.
• Experience with KMS/HSMs and secure key management.
• Hands-on data security integration in cloud environments (KMS, Key Vault).
• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with client stakeholders to understand security requirements.
• Analyze application dependencies to ensure security protocols are applied.
• Collaborate with the project team for status updates and issues.
• Ensure security protocols across dependencies using the chosen tool stack.
• Know GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOC, NIST regulatory requirements.
• Design and deploy data security tool stacks like Protegrity, Voltage, Imperva.
• Provide updates for weekly status reports and logs (risks, actions).
• Install and implement a Data Protection Platform across on‑premises and cloud.

Skills

Data security conceptual knowledge

Experience in encryption and tokenization

Hands-on experience with cloud services

Ability to communicate effectively

Multitasking and coordination skills

Data masking

Cloud security

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Protegrity

AWS

Azure

GCP

Immuta

Privacera

Job description

Overview

Snowflake Lead Developer - Platform Governance & Security Specialist

Location: Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States | Duration: Long Term Contract

For a major financial services client, we are leading an enterprise data security strategy and implementation program for securing the data through techniques including but not limited to encryption, tokenization, RBAC, data masking, DLP, etc.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with client stakeholders to determine technical requirements for specific business objectives and understand applicable security, regulatory and procedural controls & requirements
• Develop security requirements and specification for security policies
• Identify appropriate security techniques such as Encryption (FPE, AES, Transparent) and Tokenization (SST, Vaultless, Vault based), etc. applicable from a PII data classification standpoint using Protegrity
• Analyze upstream/downstream application dependencies to ensure security protocols are appropriately configured and applied using the selected tool stack
• Know data privacy regulations and compliances (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOC, NIST)
• Design, configure, and implement data security tool stacks like Protegrity, MicroFocus Voltage, Imperva, Immuta, Privacera, Thales
• Collaborate with the project team to provide regular updates for weekly status reports and weekly project logs (issues, risks, action items, and progress against planned activities)
• Install, configure, and implement Data Protection Platform across on‑premises and cloud environments
• Design and deploy Protegrity Vaultless Tokenization, Encryption, and Masking solutions to protect PII, PHI, PCI, and other sensitive data
• Work with API security and Protegrity SDKs to enable data protection in microservices and cloud‑native applications
• Implement Protegrity Security Policies and configure User Access Controls, Key Management, and Data Discovery features
• Troubleshoot security configurations and optimize Protegrity performance and scalability
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to Protegrity implementation
• Train and mentor technical teams on data security policies and tools

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience in implementing data security and compliance requirements
• 4+ years of hands‑on experience designing and implementing data security policies, controls and governance
• 2+ years of experience working with cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and corresponding cloud‑native security services
• Data security/protection conceptual knowledge & experience in implementation of data security capabilities such as encryption, tokenization, data masking, RBAC, ABAC, auditing & monitoring in tools such as Protegrity, Thales Ciphertrust (Vormtric), OpenText Voltage, etc.
• Deep understanding of cloud service architecture with emphasis on security in the cloud
• Administration of the Data Security/Privacy/Governance tools, configuring policies, upgrading, and patching the platform
• Proficiency in data encryption techniques (AES, FPE, TDE, PKI) and tokenization frameworks using Protegrity
• Experience with key management solutions (KMS, HSMs, Vaults) for secure encryption key storage and lifecycle management
• Hands‑on experience with data security integration in cloud environments (AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, Google Cloud KMS)
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing to business and technology stakeholders
• Ability to multitask and work effectively with little supervision; ability to coordinate with onsite resources deliverables/activities; ability to work with client and manage their expectations & priorities
• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology