Braze is looking for a Team Lead, Data Security - Northeast region to serve as a senior technical and strategic resource within our Data Security Consulting Practice. This highly visible, customer-facing role requires you to lead engagements focused on designing and implementing enterprise data security strategies and architectures.
What You'll Do
- Act as the primary technical lead on client data security engagements, overseeing design, delivery, and implementation of strategic data protection solutions.
- Collaborate with customer stakeholders to assess current data protection posture and develop tailored data security strategies.
- Design and document enterprise data security architectures including data discovery, classification, encryption, tokenization, and access control across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
- Lead assessments and integrations of data security platforms such as DLP, DSPM, CASB, and insider risk management tools.
- Provide technical oversight for solution deployments, policy configurations, and integration of security tooling into existing client infrastructures.
- Lead and mentor a team of consultants and engineers; assign tasks, review deliverables, and ensure technical excellence.
- Act as a trusted advisor to customer executives and technical teams on best practices, regulatory impacts, and emerging technologies.
- Research and recommend emerging tools, frameworks, and automation approaches to enhance client data security maturity.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years in information security.
- 3+ years focused on data security or protection.
- 3+ years in a client-facing consulting or technical lead capacity.
- Proven experience developing and implementing data security strategies across complex enterprise environments.
- Strong understanding of encryption, key management (KMS/HSM), tokenization, data masking, and structured/unstructured data protection.
- Deep understanding of data governance and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST).
- Exceptional client communication and presentation abilities.
- Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities within consulting or project delivery teams.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and translate business outcomes into technical execution plans.
- Must be located in the Northeast region (NJ, CT, RI, MA, NY, VT, NH, or ME).
Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience with leading data protection platforms (Proofpoint, Netskope, Cyera, Cyberhaven, BigID, Symantec DLP, Varonis, etc.) a plus.
- Experience with security automation, APIs, and integration (Python, PowerShell, Terraform, or Ansible) a plus.
Technical Stack
- Platforms: DLP, DSPM, CASB, Proofpoint, Netskope, Cyera, Cyberhaven, BigID, Symantec DLP, Varonis
- Automation: Python, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible
- Cryptography: KMS, HSM
Team & Environment
This is a Team Lead role within the newly created Data Security Consulting Practice at Braze. Our culture is driven by firmly-defined core values, and you'll collaborate with knowledgeable, skilled colleagues who seek to provide mentorship and guidance.
Benefits & Compensation
- Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only).
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA.
- Group Dental Insurance.
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance.
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment.
- Pet Benefit Option.
Work Mode
This is a remote position. You must be located in the Northeast region of the United States (NJ, CT, RI, MA, NY, VT, NH, or ME).
