What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Security Analyst position at Smith Arnold Partners?
We're looking for a Senior Data Governance & Security Specialist who wants to play a highly visible role helping a global manufacturing organization strengthen the way data is managed, secured, governed, and leveraged across the enterprise. This is not a maintenance role. You'll work directly with business leaders, cybersecurity teams, legal, privacy, compliance, and technology stakeholders to build and mature enterprise-wide governance practices that improve data quality, reduce risk, support regulatory compliance, and enable better business decisions. If you've successfully implemented governance frameworks, driven data stewardship programs, improved data quality, supported security and privacy initiatives, and enjoy influencing change across large organizations, we'd like to speak with you.
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- gThey allow you the independence to do your job without looking over your shoulder
- .Supportive. Good benefits. Nice culture to work in. Great people
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Title: Senior Data Governance & Security Speciali
stLocation: New Haven, CT or St. Louis, MO - Hybr
idSalary: $130,000 – $150,000 Bon
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What You'll Be Do
- ingLead and enhance enterprise-wide data governance programs, policies, standards, and contr
- olsPartner with business and technology leaders to establish accountability for critical data ass
- etsDevelop and support Data Steward and Data Owner programs across multiple business functi
- onsCollaborate with Cybersecurity, Privacy, Legal, and Compliance teams on data protection initiati
- vesDrive data classification, sensitivity labeling, and governance contr
- olsIdentify data quality issues and partner with business stakeholders to develop remediation strateg
- iesSupport governance committees and executive-level report
- ingParticipate in audits, risk assessments, investigations, and compliance revi
- ewsPromote a culture of data security awareness and responsible data us
- ageServe as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders to improve data literacy and governance adopt
- ionHelp shape the future direction of enterprise data governance across a large, complex organizat
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Why This Opportunity Stands
- OutHigh visibility role with direct exposure to senior leader
- shipOpportunity to influence enterprise-wide governance stra
- tegyWork across cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, legal, and business operat
- ionsSignificant ownership and ability to drive meaningful ch
- angeLarge-scale environment with complex data ecosys
- temsStrong focus on data security, risk management, and governance moderniza
- tionOpportunity to help establish best practices that impact the entire organiza
tion
What We're Lookin
- g For5 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Security, Information Governance, Data Risk Management, or related discip
- linesExperience working within large manufacturing, industrial, engineering, utilities, energy, or other highly regulated enterprise environ
- mentsStrong understanding of data governance frameworks, data stewardship, data quality, and metadata manag
- ementExperience supporting regulatory and compliance initiatives involving GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or similar frame
- worksAbility to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organiz
- ationStrong analytical, communication, and problem-solving s
- killsExperience with Microsoft Purview, Netskope, or similar governance and security platforms is highly desi
- rableBackground supporting cybersecurity, investigations, audits, or risk management initiatives is a
plus
Ideal Can
- didateThis role is perfect for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, influencing enterprise-wide change, and helping organizations treat data as a strategic business
- asset.If you're looking for a position where your expertise will have a measurable impact on data quality, security, compliance, and business decision-making, this is an opportunity worth expl
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000