Senior Manager, Data Security – Access Lead

Pfizer

. Develop and maintain the PGS data security architecture, principles, standards, reference patterns, and target-state roadmap .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $124,400 - $207,400 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining data security architecture, including role-based and attribute-based access controls, while leading cross-functional initiatives and translating regulatory requirements into scalable architecture patterns.

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Data Security ArchitectureRole-Based Access ControlSnowflakeData GovernanceCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Data ClassificationPolicy EnforcementDynamic Data MaskingRow-Level SecurityColumn-Level SecurityEntitlement DesignSegregation Of DutiesAccess GovernanceData ArchitectureCloud Data Platforms

Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

Collibra

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityCybersecurityData EngineeringRegulatory RequirementsEnterprise Data LakesData Warehouses

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain the PGS data security architecture, principles, standards, reference patterns, and target-state roadmap
Define scalable role-based, attribute-based, least-privilege, segregation-of-duties, policy-based access, and entitlement models
Establish design patterns for row-level security, column-level security, masking, tokenization, de-identification, object permissions, tag-based controls, secure views, and governed data sharing
Design integration patterns connecting centralized policy, identity, catalog, and entitlement-management capabilities with underlying datasets and platforms
Lead data classification, security metadata, policy domains, access-governance workflows, certification controls, approval processes, reviews, recertification, exceptions, and revocation within Collibra
Provide security architecture leadership for Snowflake, including role hierarchies, row access policies, masking policies, tags, secure views, object permissions, and secure data sharing
Embed security-by-design requirements into dataset onboarding, data-product delivery, analytics, data science, generative AI, semantic models, vector stores, knowledge graphs, and agent-based capabilities
Translate enterprise security, privacy, data governance, records-management, and regulatory requirements into practical standards and reusable controls
Lead cross-functional design reviews, monitor conformance, support audit readiness, manage exceptions, and communicate risk and outcomes to senior stakeholders
Collaborate globally across time zones; periodic domestic and international travel and occasional work outside standard local hours may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, data engineering, engineering, or a related field with at least 6 years of experience; OR a master’s degree with at least 5 years of experience; OR a PhD with at least 1 year of experience
Experience in enterprise data security, information security architecture, data architecture, data governance, cloud data platforms, or a related discipline
Leadership of complex cross-functional initiatives
Experience designing security approaches for enterprise data lakes, data warehouses, and modern cloud data platforms
Strong knowledge of role-based access control, attribute-based access control, entitlement design, least-privilege access, segregation of duties, row-level security, column-level security, dynamic data masking, data classification, and policy enforcement
Experience separating policy and entitlement administration from the physical location of underlying datasets
Experience with Snowflake or a comparable modern cloud data platform
Ability to translate security, privacy, governance, and regulatory requirements into scalable architecture patterns
Ability to influence business, governance, cybersecurity, architecture, privacy, and engineering stakeholders and communicate complex decisions clearly to senior leaders
Must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
Must have permanent work authorization in the United States
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of base salary
Share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility