Genesis10 is currently seeking a Data Security & Governance Lead for a 12-month contract-to-hire role with our healthcare client in Rochester, MN. This role will be 100% remote.
Compensation : $80.00 – $90.00 per hour, W2, depending on skill and experience level.
About the Role
We are seeking a Data Security & Governance Lead to define, implement, and own data security and governance frameworks across Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure. This role partners closely with data engineering, platform, security, and compliance teams to ensure data is secure, compliant, discoverable, and well-governed across cloud data platforms.
You will lead governance strategy while remaining hands-on with tooling, policies, and cloud-native services.
Experience
[10+] years (with leadership or lead-level responsibility)
Key Responsibilities
Data Security
- Define and enforce data security standards across GCP and Azure
- Implement data classification, encryption, masking, and tokenization strategies
- Design and manage IAM and access controls for data platforms
- Ensure secure data access for analytics, AI / ML, and external integrations
- Implement and monitor key management (Cloud KMS, Azure Key Vault)
- Lead security reviews, risk assessments, and remediation efforts
Data Governance
Define and own data governance frameworks, policies, and operating modelsImplement data classification, tagging, and metadata managementEstablish data ownership, stewardship, and lineage processesEnable data discovery and cataloging using cloud-native and third-party toolsEnsure data quality standards and governance controls are embedded in pipelinesCompliance & Privacy
Ensure compliance with regulatory and privacy requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO, etc.)Partner with legal, risk, and compliance teams on audits and assessmentsDefine data retention, archiving, and deletion policiesSupport incident response and breach investigations related to dataCollaboration & Leadership
Act as the primary point of contact for data security and governanceGuide and mentor engineers and data teams on best practicesInfluence platform architecture and tooling decisionsDrive adoption of governance standards across the organizationRequired Skills & Qualifications
Strong experience in data security and governance rolesHands-on experience with GCP and / or Azure data platformsDeep understanding of cloud IAM, data access controls, and encryptionExperience securing data platforms such as BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Azure Synapse, ADLS, SQL / NoSQL databasesExperience with data classification, masking, and lineage conceptsStrong knowledge of data privacy and regulatory frameworksAbility to work across engineering, security, compliance, and business teamsPreferred / Nice to Have
Experience with multi-cloud data governanceFamiliarity with data governance tools (e.g., Dataplex, Purview, Collibra, Alation, Immuta, Privacera)Experience supporting AI / ML data security and governanceCertifications in GCP, Azure, Security, or Data GovernanceExperience defining governance operating models at scaleWhy Join Us
Own data security and governance strategy for modern cloud platformsWork at the intersection of data, security, and complianceHigh-impact leadership role with visibility across the organizationFor contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a permanent placement opportunity, our recruiter can discuss the unique benefits offered by that particular client with you.
Benefits of Working with Genesis10 :
Access to hundreds of clients, most of whom have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.The opportunity to have a career with Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average).Behavioral Health PlatformMedical, Dental, VisionHealth Savings AccountVoluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)Voluntary Term Life Insurance401KSick Pay (for applicable states / municipalities)Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)Remote opportunities availableFor multiple years, Genesis10 has been recognized as a top staffing firm in the U.S., as well as a best company for work-life balance, career growth, diversity, and leadership, among other distinctions. To learn more or explore our available career opportunities, please visit us at .
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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