Data and Security Manager

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, NITS Solutions, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!

Company Background

NITS Solutions Inc., headquartered in Novi, Michigan, is a privately held technology and data

analytics firm that specializes in transforming complex data into actionable business intelligence for clients across sectors, including Fortune 500 companies. Established in 2009, the company combines proprietary analytics, cloud-based solutions, and industry expertise to help organizations optimize performance, enhance marketing effectiveness, and support data-driven decision-making. With a focus on innovation and client collaboration, NITS develops custom technology platforms and CRM tools that unlock insights hidden within large datasets and support strategic growth initiatives.

Position Overview

The Data and Security Manager is responsible for safeguarding NITS Solutions Inc.’s data

assets and analytics platforms, with a particular focus on protecting sensitive automotive client data, including connected vehicle, telematics, and operational datasets. This role leads the development of secure data pipelines, ensures compliance with automotive industry standards, and embeds cybersecurity best practices into analytics workflows. The position acts as a critical bridge between data engineering, analytics teams, and client security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks for automotive datasets, including
  
  

telematics and IoT data

• Secure data pipelines used for ingestion, transformation, and analytics (ETL/ELT
  
  

processes)

• Design and maintain security architecture for analytics environments such as data lakes
  
  

and warehouses

• Protect cloud-based analytics infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and implement
  
  

encryption and anonymization techniques

• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO/SAE 21434, GDPR, CCPA, and TISAX
• Conduct risk assessments and manage third-party/vendor security risks involving
  
  

OEMs and suppliers

• Secure APIs and data-sharing platforms used across automotive ecosystems
• Oversee identity and access management (IAM) and enforce access controls across
  
  

systems.

• Lead incident response, investigations, and disaster recovery planning for data-related
  
  

security events

• Collaborate with internal teams and clients while leading security initiatives and
  
  

training programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Data Science, or related
  
  

field (Master’s preferred)

• 5–10 years of experience in cybersecurity, data security, or data governance in analytics
  
  

environments

• Experience with automotive data, IoT systems, or connected vehicle platforms preferred
• Strong knowledge of data security in analytics ecosystems and big data technologies
  
  

(e.g., Snowflake, Spark, Databricks)

• Proficiency in cloud security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and securing data
  
  

pipelines

• Familiarity with security frameworks and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2,
  
  

GDPR, and ISO/SAE 21434

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CDMP, or cloud security
  
  

certifications preferred

• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to manage risk
  
  

and collaborate across team