Enterprise Data Platform Security Professional

About the Opportunity: We are currently looking for an experienced Data platform security consultant for our client. Our client requires an experienced Data platform security consultant with excellent project management skills to support the development of an enhanced Data Program Framework and Roadmap. This is a 6-month remote project that may require some onsite travel. Responsibilities: • Define program scope and problem statements. • Document current state for process and technologies of Structured Data, Unstructured Data and Big Data • Document roles and responsibilities • Facilitate obtaining stakeholder consensus. • Validate current controls and IT risk management. Required Skills: • 5+ years data platform and data security experience • 1 - 3 years overall experience in Security Engineering and Architecture • 2+ years data protection program development / support experience • Working knowledge of data classification and data security, data encryption and access control • Working knowledge of Azure IR • Working knowledge of Databricks • Working knowledge of Snowflake in the azure environment • Baseline security configuration requirements (like AKV, and/or other key management systems) • Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, etc.) • Knowledge of leading industry data protection practices • Data loss prevention technologies experience (e.g., MS365 email DLP, Microsoft Information Protection, Vormetric, Thales, Varonis, BigID, etc.) • Ability to articulate business outcomes from technical controls. • Ability to interpret and leverage existing documentation. • Experience working across multiple levels, functions and stakeholders in a large enterprise setting. • Working knowledge of the characteristics of Big Data; Structured Data Unstructured Data • Collaborative team worker – both in person and virtually using MS Teams or similar • Excellent project management and organizational skills with attention to detail • Excellent documentation skills; demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Ability to work as liaison between business and information security/information technology. • Flexibility to accommodate working across different time zones. • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with strong spoken and written English • Business outcomes mindset • Solid balance of strategic thinking with detailed orientation. • Self-starter, ability to take initiative. Preferred Skills: • Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, vendor certifications, etc. • 1 - 3 years overall experience in data protection for cloud services (AWS, GCP, MS Azure) • 1 - 3 years overall experience in data protection for server platforms, desktop platforms, network devices, end-point devices, mobile devices, and third-party information exchange • 1 - 3 years overall experience in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Digital Certificates (user and device based), Secure Shell (SSH), Transport Layer Security (TLS), Hardware Security Modules (HSM), Key Management Lifecycle (Generation, Deployment and Revocation), Information / Digital Rights Management, Transparent Database Encryption (TDE), Storage and Messaging Encryption • 1 - 2 years overall experience in IT infrastructure and networking administration • 1 - 2 years overall experience in network and platform security Required Education: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science Preferred Education: Preferred Education: • Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, vendor certifications, etc. Apply tot his job