Team Lead, Data Security - Northeast region (Remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Leadership:
• Act as the primary technical lead on client data security engagements, overseeing design, delivery, and implementation of strategic data protection solutions.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders to assess current data protection posture and develop tailored data security strategies aligned to business, compliance, and transformation goals.
• Design and document enterprise data security architectures including data discovery, classification, encryption, tokenization, and access control across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
• Lead assessments and integrations of data security platforms such as DLP, DSPM, CASB, and insider risk management tools across client environments.
• Provide technical oversight for solution deployments, policy configurations, and integration of security tooling into existing client infrastructures.
• Lead and mentor a team of consultants and engineers; assign tasks, review deliverables, and ensure technical excellence and consistency across engagements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customer executives and technical teams—educating on best practices, regulatory impacts, and emerging data protection technologies.
• Research and recommend emerging tools, frameworks, and automation approaches to enhance client data security maturity and consulting methodologies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
• 8+ years in information security, with 3+ years focused on data security or protection.
• 3+ years in a client-facing consulting or technical lead capacity.
• Proven experience developing and implementing data security strategies across complex enterprise environments.
• Technical Expertise:
• Hands-on experience with leading data protection platforms (Proofpoint, Netskope, Cyera, Cyberhaven, BigID, Symantec DLP, Varonis, etc.) a plus
• Strong understanding of encryption, key management (KMS/HSM), tokenization, data masking, and structured/unstructured data protection.
• Experience with security automation, APIs, and integration (Python, PowerShell, Terraform, or Ansible) a plus.
• Deep understanding of data governance and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
• Soft Skills:
• Exceptional client communication and presentation abilities.
• Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities within consulting or project delivery teams.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and translate business outcomes into technical execution plans.

Notes

Note: Applicants must be located in our Northeast region to be considered (NJ, CT, RI, MA, NY, VT, NH, or ME). Up to 25% travel expected in our Northeast region for client meetings, customer events, QBR's, etc.