Sr. Data Security Architect - Governance

Live Nation • Beverly Hills, CA

181d • $152,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Principal Data Security Architect / Governance will be a pivotal leader in establishing and maturing Live Nation Entertainment's data security program. This role is responsible for defining the strategic vision, architectural frameworks, and comprehensive governance policies that ensure the protection of our data assets across their entire lifecycle. Operating at the intersection of high-level strategy and deep technical guidance, this individual will provide expert leadership in designing secure data solutions, defining standards, influencing adoption of best practices, and driving compliance within our AWS and Databricks-centric environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years specifically in data security architecture or governance roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing data security solutions in large-scale cloud environments, particularly AWS.
• Strong hands-on understanding of Databricks security architecture, including Unity Catalog, cluster policies, workspace configurations, network security (PrivateLink), and data plane isolation.
• Demonstrated experience or strong capability in leading data-based threat modeling exercises.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance frameworks such as GDPR, CPRA, SOC 2, ISO 27001.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate complex technical strategies and policies to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and build consensus.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CDPSE, AWS Certified Security).

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the multi-year data security strategy and roadmap for Live Nation Entertainment, aligning with organizational goals, regulatory requirements (GDPR, CPRA, SOC 2, ISO 27001), and emerging threats.
• Lead the design of robust, secure data architectures for all data platforms (Databricks, SQL Server, AWS S3) and data flows, ensuring security by design.
• Develop and publish authoritative data security standards that guide secure implementation.
• Drive the methodology and execution of data-based threat modeling across our data ecosystem, analyzing what data exists where, its ownership, access patterns, encryption states, and retention lifecycle.
• Lead the development, formalization, and continuous improvement of data security policies, standards, and procedures, including data classification frameworks, data ownership models, access control principles (e.g., RBAC, ABAC), and data lifecycle management.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for data security compliance, leading efforts to map controls to regulatory frameworks, conduct data security risk assessments, and support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with the Director to define team roles, responsibilities, and key initiatives.
• Provide strategic guidance and architectural expertise to Data Security Developers and Analysts, fostering their growth and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Research, evaluate, and provide architectural guidance on advanced data security technologies and tooling.
• Define strategic remediation plans for significant security findings.
• Serve as the SME for network and user Access Controls related to the data environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family.
• Access to a health care concierge.
• Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA).
• Free concert tickets.
• Generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Stock reimbursement program.
• New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses.
• Fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support.
• Career and skill development programs with School of Live.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.
• Volunteer time off.
• Crowdfunding match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees