Security Architect

  •  Reference Number: 416282
  •  Posted: 10/27/2026
  •  Job Type: Contract

Our client, Data & Technology is seeking a Security Architect to join their team. As a Security Architect, you will be part of the Security Architecture organization supporting enterprise data protection and security engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong ownership mindset, clear communication across technical and risk partners, and the ability to translate security requirements into practical target-state architectures that teams can implement and operate.

Job Title:Security Architect

Location: Charlotte, NC- Hybrid

What's the Job?

  • Design and evolve data security architecture across the full lifecycle, including data discovery and classification, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), encryption, key management, access governance, monitoring, and recovery controls.
  • Build security controls and reference architectures for enterprise data platforms, with hands-on expertise across Databricks, Oracle, and SQL, supporting both structured and unstructured data.
  • Define target-state security architectures for cloud and hybrid environments, aligning security architecture frameworks with regulatory and data protection requirements.
  • Evaluate and recommend security tooling by assessing capabilities, integration needs, operational impact, and alignment to the enterprise security roadmap.
  • Partner with Security Architecture, Engineering, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Privacy, and regional security teams to support enterprise-wide technology implementations and automation initiatives.

What's Needed?

  • Experience in data security architecture, including data discovery and classification, DLP, encryption, key management, access governance, monitoring, and recovery controls.
  • Strong experience with Databricks, Oracle, and SQL, including data architecture, data integration, analytics, and security controls for structured and unstructured data.
  • Knowledge of cloud and hybrid environments, security architecture frameworks, regulatory requirements, and data protection technologies.
  • Experience evaluating security tooling, defining target-state architectures, supporting automation initiatives, and leading enterprise-wide technology implementations.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Security Architecture, Engineering, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Privacy, and regional security teams in a global environment.

What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to shape enterprise data security architecture with end-to-end accountability across design, controls, and operational readiness.
  • Work on high-impact security capabilities spanning DLP, encryption, access governance, monitoring, and recovery.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners across security, engineering, risk, compliance, legal, and privacy to deliver practical outcomes.
  • Contribute to automation and modernization efforts that improve consistency, scalability, and security posture.
  • Join a team focused on building secure data platforms that support analytics and business-critical workloads.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • 401(k), Plus Match
  • Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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