IS Data Security Architect

$121,770 - $148,830/Yr

Careoregon - Portland, OR

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Portland, OR

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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

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Data Security Architect or closely related role, with a strong focus on business intelligence and analytics.
• Experience with Role Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Experience with Snowflake.
• Strong knowledge of data protection laws, regulations, and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCIDSS.
• Expertise in designing and implementing security architectures for complex data systems.
• Proficiency in security technologies and tools, including encryption, firewall, and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and understanding of their respective security controls.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

Benefits

• 5% bonus target
• full benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, and retirement plans.