Data Pillar Security Lead

Navitas Business Consulting, Inc.

. Own the data pillar of USCIS's Zero Trust data program from start to finish .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data security and governance, with a focus on designing and tuning enterprise DLP platforms and implementing Zero Trust frameworks. Proficient in managing data access controls and compliance with federal standards such as NIST 800-53.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data SecurityDLP Platform DesignZero Trust FrameworksNIST 800-53 ComplianceStrong Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Data GovernanceData ClassificationDLP TuningAccess ControlData Lakehouse ManagementEvidence-Based AssessmentsKPI DefinitionRoadmap DevelopmentGenAI Data ControlsPost-Quantum Cryptography

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipBriefing Senior Leaders

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksZscalerSplunkSaaSNetskopeForcepointSymantecPalo AltoPurviewDLP Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCSPCDMP

Industry Keywords

Zero Trust Data ProgramCISA ZTMMNIST 800-207RMFATODHSUSCISPublic TrustTop Secret ClearancePII/SPII Handling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySnowflakeSplunkUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the data pillar of USCIS's Zero Trust data program from start to finish
Define Advanced and Optimal maturity under CISA ZTMM v2.0
Prove maturity with evidence on an enterprise Databricks lakehouse
Define the agency's maturity baseline, KPIs, and roadmap across all 8 data functions
Lead evidence-based assessments with system owners
Strengthen Databricks Unity Catalog access controls, tagging, lineage, encryption, and audit
Move access from role-based access control toward attribute-based access control with the CDO and data stewards
Design and tune DLP across web, endpoint, email, SaaS, and GenAI
Migrate legacy DLP rules and run monitor-then-enforce pilots
Connect DLP alerts to Splunk and SOC playbooks
Map controls to NIST 800-53 and DHS 4300A
Support ATO work and brief government leaders
Serve as the technical voice for the security policy team, data platform team, SOC, and Chief Data Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship
Must obtain and keep DHS/USCIS suitability (Public Trust)
Active Top Secret clearance is a plus
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or 4 more years of experience in its place
10+ years in IT or cybersecurity, including 5+ years in data security, data governance, or DLP
Hands-on experience designing and tuning an enterprise DLP platform
Experience with Zscaler strongly preferred; Purview, Netskope, Forcepoint, Symantec, or Palo Alto also count
Experience with data classification and PII/SPII handling
Experience with federal frameworks: ZTMM, NIST 800-207/800-53, and RMF/ATO
Strong writing skills and comfort briefing senior government leaders
Databricks, Snowflake, or another lakehouse/data catalog platform is an advantage
DHS or USCIS experience is an advantage
Zscaler, Databricks, CISSP, CCSP, or CDMP certifications are an advantage
Experience migrating from a legacy DLP tool to SSE/SASE, working with GenAI data controls, or post-quantum cryptography is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule
Minimal local travel
Equal employment opportunity
Reasonable accommodation during application, interview, and employment
Opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit