Principal Data & Analytics Security Architect

12+ years of experience in data and analytics security architecture.
12+ years of data security principles, practices, and technologies.
8+ years experience with AWS, cloud-based data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks) and analytics tools (e.g. Tableau, Sigma).
Solid grasp of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA).
Experience securing AI/ML workloads.
Experience with Data Governance platforms.
Proven ability to establish data and analytics security best practices.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
Experience working collaboratively with third-party vendors as well as data scientists, ML/data/platform engineers, software engineers, product development, and cloud operations teams.
Superb communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to influence and mentor others.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-functional team environment.
Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP).
Experience in a SaaS environment.
Experience with data loss prevention tools.

Develop and maintain a comprehensive data and analytics security architecture aligned with industry standard processes and Workday’s security policies.
Define security standards, policies, and procedures for data access, encryption, and protection across all data platforms and tools.
Own the design and implementation of security controls for our data and AI platforms, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Conduct and/or participate in security assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential risks.
Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
Develop and maintain a data security incident response plan.
Collaborate with other teams within Workday to integrate security into data and analytics workflows.
Provide security mentorship and expertise to partners across the organization.
Communicate security risks and mitigation strategies to senior management.
Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to improve data protection.
Partner with Enterprise Security on security review processes for technologies to be implemented.
Lead the implementation and integration of security tools and platforms.
Work closely with the other EDS teams to secure implemented products.
Foster a culture of security awareness and standard processes within the EDS organization.

Experience with specific technologies and tools such as AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, Tableau, and Sigma.