Solutions Architect (Allentown)

Client: Leading Energy & Utilities Organization

Location: Allentown, PA (Hybrid – 1–2 days per week onsite)

Our client is seeking a Principal Data Security Solutions Architect to join a high-impact Cybersecurity organization. This role serves as both a strategic leader and technical authority, responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-wide data protection frameworks. The position blends traditional Microsoft Information Protection capabilities with modern, AI-driven security practices, including securing LLM pipelines, vector databases, and legacy data environments. This individual will partner cross-functionally with Security Engineering, Data Governance, Cloud Operations, and AI/ML teams to ensure data is protected across its full lifecycle.

Key Highlights:

• Define and lead enterprise data protection strategy across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data environments

• Architect and implement solutions leveraging Azure Purview, Microsoft Defender, and DLP tools

• Drive secure AI data pipeline initiatives (RAG architectures, vector databases, encryption strategies)

• Establish data lifecycle strategies including archival, deduplication, and migration of legacy data

• Implement and manage DLP policies across enterprise platforms (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, endpoints, cloud storage)

• Develop security frameworks, threat models, and response playbooks for data-related risks

• Evaluate and integrate third-party data security and DSPM tools

• Partner with engineering and business leaders to balance security, usability, and operational efficiency

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 10+ years of experience in information security, data architecture, or related domains

• Strong experience with Snowflake, Azure Purview, Microsoft Defender, and data loss prevention technologies

• Background in data engineering with exposure to governance and oversight functions

• Experience securing AI/ML or LLM-based systems preferred

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR, CCPA, NERC)

• Familiarity with cryptographic standards (AES, TLS, SHA) and emerging security practices

• Experience in highly regulated industries (utilities preferred)

• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or Azure Security are a plus

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and executive stakeholders

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) contract opportunity with competitive hourly rates and potential for overtime.

This is not a driving role