Principal Solutions Architect III (Data Security)

Principal Solutions Architect III (Data Security) Cumberland, RI Job Details Full-time | Contract $128•$138 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Application Integration Data encryption Computer science Strategic management Azure Computer Science Data lake Cloud data warehouses Automation

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Data governance Snowflake Information security Data Architecture Design (Architecture design skills) Incident response Solution architecture design Cloud security Information Security Bachelor's degree Data classification Machine learning Public utility experience IT security architecture Data pipelines SharePoint GIAC Certification Data Loss Prevention Cybersecurity Senior level AI Cross-functional collaboration Bachelor's degree in computer science Communication skills Cross-functional communication Stakeholder management 10 years Full Job Description IT•Principal Solutions Architect III (Data Security)

Location:

Cumberland (

Hybrid:

Allentown, PA | Providence, RI-Lehigh Valley)

Work Type:

Hybrid•3 days on-site per week

Job Type:

Full-time Industry:

Cybersecurity / Data Protection / Utilities About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Solutions Architect III•Data Security to join our Cybersecurity organization. This is a strategic, high-impact hybrid role that combines deep technical expertise in data protection with oversight and architectural leadership . As a Principal Architect, you will design and lead secure data frameworks across our cloud and AI ecosystems, with a strong focus on Snowflake, Microsoft Defender, Azure Purview, DLP tools , and modern AI-centric security practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across Security Engineering, Data Governance, Cloud Ops, and AI/ML. Key Responsibilities Define and lead the enterprise data protection strategy across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sources. Deploy and manage Azure Purview for data classification and insider risk management. Guide secure implementation of AI Data Pipelines including RAG, Vector DBs, and SQL Transparent Data Encryption (TDE). Evaluate and apply modern cryptographic techniques like Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and Differential Privacy (DP) for LLM pipelines. Architect legacy data remediation strategies including de-duplication, archiving, and long-term retention policy optimization. Implement and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) rules across Microsoft 365, endpoints, email, SharePoint, and cloud storage. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver secure architecture, threat models, and incident response playbooks. Drive automation and integration of third-party tools for data discovery, classification, tokenization, and monitoring. Define the enterprise-wide Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) strategy and architecture. Author and maintain data incident response protocols and playbooks . Comply with internal policies and regulatory standards such as

NERC, SOX, CCPA, GDPR

. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 10+ years of experience in Information Security or Data Architecture roles. Proven track record leading data protection initiatives in cloud and hybrid environments . Preferred Qualifications Experience in utilities or highly regulated industries . Hands-on with Snowflake , Microsoft Defender , Azure Purview , and enterprise DLP tools . Strong background in data engineering and AI/ML security patterns . Experience with LLM security and responsible AI frameworks . Familiarity with structured data protection in data lakes or Azure Synapse. Involvement in legacy data cleanup (e.g., tape archive migration). Experience with DSPM platforms . Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, SANS, or Azure Security . Deep understanding of cryptography , modern encryption standards, and quantum-resilient security approaches. Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills. Demonstrated ability to balance security, usability, and operational efficiency . Passion for AI safety, ethical data stewardship , and future-proofing sensitive workloads. Additional Information This role is hybrid , requiring on-site presence three days per week at one of our local offices in: Allentown, PA (Lehigh Valley)

Providence, RI Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$128.00•$138.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Snowflake:

3 years (Required) data engineering: 10 years (Required) DLP (Data Loss Prevention) tools: 3 years (Required)

Azure Purview:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Cumberland, RI 02864 (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Cumberland, RI 02864