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

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Technical Data Security Architect to join our growing data platform team. In this highly visible role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise-grade data security frameworks across the Microsoft data ecosystem and Databricks lakehouse platform. You will serve as the authoritative technical expert on data protection, privacy, access governance, and compliance, partnering closely with engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders to embed security by design at every layer of the data stack.

Key Responsibilities

Data Security Architecture & Strategy

• Design and maintain end-to-end data security architecture across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2), and Databricks Lakehouse Platform.
• Define and enforce enterprise data classification, labeling, and handling standards aligned with Microsoft Purview Information Protection.
• Develop reference architectures and security blueprints for data ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption layers.
• Lead threat modeling sessions for data pipelines and analytics workloads, identifying and mitigating risks proactively.
• Establish a Zero Trust data security model across all data platforms and integration points.

Microsoft Data Technologies - Security Focus

• Architect and govern data security controls within Microsoft Fabric, including workspace-level and item-level permissions, sensitivity labels, and OneLake security.
• Design role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC) strategies across Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, and Azure SQL.
• Implement and operationalize Microsoft Purview for data catalog governance, data lineage, and automated sensitivity classification across hybrid and multi-cloud data estates.
• Configure and manage Azure Private Endpoints, VNet integration, and network security groups for data services to eliminate public exposure.
• Oversee encryption strategies including Azure Key Vault integration, customer-managed keys (CMK), and >

  Category

  Technologies & Tools

  Microsoft Data Platform

  Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure Cosmos DB, Power BI

  Databricks

  Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, Databricks Workflows, MLflow, Feature Store, Databricks SQL, PySpark

  Snowflake & Multi-Cloud

  Snowflake RBAC/DAC, Dynamic Data Masking, Row-Level Security, Network Policies, Private Link, Data Sharing Governance, AWS (S3 Security, IAM, Lake Formation), GCP (BigQuery Security, IAM, VPC Controls)

  Security & Governance

  Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Key Vault, Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM

  Networking & Isolation

  Azure Private Link, VNet Integration, Network Security Groups, Databricks VNet Injection, IP Access Lists

  IaC & Automation

  Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, PowerShell, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions

  Compliance Frameworks

  GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, NIST CSF, ISO 27001

  Monitoring & SIEM

  Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Monitor, Databricks System Tables, Log Analytics Workspace

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  Why GuidePoint?
  
  GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,200 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

  Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the companys success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

  This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
  
  Some added perks.

  • Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
  • Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
  • Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
  • 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
  • Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
  • Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
  • Pet Benefit Option