Senior Technical Data Security Architect- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

Role overview Design and govern security for enterprise data platforms spanning Microsoft cloud services and a Databricks lakehouse. The role combines architecture, hands-on security implementation, and technical leadership, working with engineering, identity, and business teams to protect data throughout its lifecycle and support privacy and compliance needs.

Responsibilities - Define data security architectures and reusable guidance for data ingestion, storage, transformation, and access across Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, Data Lake Storage, and Databricks. - Set classification, labeling, and handling practices; use data catalog and lineage capabilities to improve governance across hybrid and multicloud environments. - Design access controls, including role- and attribute-based policies, workspace permissions, and row- or column-level restrictions. - Secure platform connectivity and data services through private networking, identity controls, encryption, and managed secrets or keys. - Establish threat modeling and Zero Trust practices for data pipelines and analytics workloads, and monitor security posture and activity. - Advise stakeholders, document reference designs, and help teams apply security controls consistently.

Requirements - Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise data security across Microsoft cloud data services and Databricks. - Strong knowledge of data governance, classification, privacy, access control, and compliance practices. - Experience securing data platforms and pipelines with identity, network isolation, encryption, and monitoring controls. - Ability to lead technical discussions, assess risk, and communicate architecture decisions to engineering and business partners. - Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Benefits and work setup - Remote role based in the United States, with travel of up to 10%. - Medical and dental plan options, flexible time off, and 12 company holidays. - Phone and home internet allowances, retirement plan eligibility, and an optional pet benefit.