IS Data Security Architect

$121,770 - $148,830/Yr

Careoregon - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Salt Lake City, UT

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About the position

The IS Data Security Architect plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the organization's data assets against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. This professional is responsible for the architectural design, development, and maintenance of comprehensive security frameworks that ensure data protection aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements. They lead the formulation and implementation of data security policies, standards, and guidelines, ensuring compliance with legal and industry norms. In collaboration with IT, business intelligence teams, and other key stakeholders, the IS Data Security Architect integrates security practices into business processes and BI tools to maintain a secure data environment. They manage risk through regular assessments and compliance checks, swiftly leading the response to security incidents and breaches while developing robust disaster recovery plans to minimize data loss and system downtime. By staying abreast of emerging security threats, technologies, and best practices, the IS Data Security Architect continuously enhances the organization's security posture, serving as a crucial link between strategic objectives and technical execution in the protection of sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust security architectures for data systems, emphasizing protection, resilience, and scalability.
• Lead the integration of advanced security solutions within business intelligence tools and platforms, such as Tableau and Snowflake, ensuring the secure handling and storage of sensitive data.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to establish and enforce data access policies, row level security, and data masking techniques.
• Stay abreast of the latest security trends, threats, and technologies to continually enhance our security posture.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation, including architecture designs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
• Provide expert guidance and support to business and technical teams on all aspects of data security.
• Lead the development and implementation of incident response plans and disaster recovery strategies for data systems.
• Promote a culture of security awareness and best practices within the organization.

Requirements

• Proven experience in data security architecture and design.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau and Snowflake.
• Ability to conduct security assessments and audits.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in developing incident response and disaster recovery plans.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to data security, such as HIPAA or GDPR.
• Experience in cloud security and data protection technologies.

Benefits

• Estimated hiring range $121,770 - $148,830 / year
• 5% bonus target
• Full benefits package