Senior Data Security Architect
Core
Technical authority on protecting sensitive data across corporate and production systems, translating data governance requirements into technical controls and tooling.
Role type
Senior IC data security architect
Builds
Enterprise-level data protection tooling (discovery, inventory, DLP) and secure system configurations
Domain
Cloud/SaaS data security and governance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
enterprise-scale data protection strategy, data discovery/classification, DLP implementation, data architecture, data modeling, regulatory compliance (GDPR/DPIA), risk assessment, systems thinking
Preferred skills
cloud or SaaS experience, open source community participation, conference presenting
Technologies
data discovery tools, DLP platforms, cloud security frameworks
Responsibilities
Define and drive technical security strategy for data domains; embed security into system design; implement data protection tooling; harden corporate systems; assess and mitigate data risks; bridge governance policies with engineering reality; evaluate emerging threats and architectural patterns
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
