Data Security Architect – VP

State Street

Data Security Architect leading enterprise data security initiatives, design and implementation of security capabilities at State Street. Work involves data-at-rest discovery, classification, governance across various platforms.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeQuincy • Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $202,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in data security architecture and governance, with a strong focus on data discovery, classification, and risk assessment across various data environments. Proven ability to lead initiatives that enhance data protection and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Security ArchitectureData DiscoveryData ClassificationDSPM ProgramsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Information SecurityCybersecurity ArchitectureData EngineeringData GovernanceData Risk AssessmentData ProtectionCloud SecurityAI Data SecurityData Exposure ManagementData Ownership

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationStrategic PlanningCommunication

Tools & Technologies

VaronisBigIDMicrosoft PurviewDSPM Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in CybersecurityBachelor's Degree in Information SystemsBachelor's Degree in Data Engineering

Industry Keywords

CloudSaaSStructured DataUnstructured DataData WarehouseData LakeAI/ML Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead enterprise-wide data-at-rest discovery, classification, and risk assessment initiatives across cloud, SaaS, structured, and unstructured data repositories
Design and implement data security architectures leveraging platforms such as Varonis, BigID, Microsoft Purview, and similar DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) technologies
Define onboarding, scanning, classification, and monitoring strategies to improve visibility into sensitive data locations, ownership, and exposure risks
Partner with Data & AI, Cloud, Infrastructure, Application, Privacy, and Risk teams to develop remediation plans and reduce sensitive data exposure
Establish data security standards, governance frameworks, and strategic roadmaps supporting enterprise data protection, AI adoption, and regulatory compliance
Provide architecture leadership for data discovery, data classification, DSPM, AI data security, and data governance initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience in Information Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity Architecture, or related disciplines
3+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise data discovery, classification, or DSPM programs
Demonstrated expertise with Varonis, BigID, Microsoft Purview, or similar Data Security Posture Management and governance platforms
Experience securing structured and unstructured data across cloud, SaaS, data warehouse, data lake, and AI/ML environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
access to our Employee Assistance Program
incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans)
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans