Data Security Engineer

We are seeking a Data Security Specialist with deep expertise in Snowflake security to join our

growing data platform team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and

maintaining robust data security controls that safeguard sensitive data across our Snowflake

environment and integrated tools. You will collaborate closely with the Content Security

team, data engineers, architects, governance, and privacy teams to ensure the platform meets

all required security criteria, aligns with compliance needs, and supports secure adoption of

AI / ML workloads.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on knowledge of Snowflake's security model, role-based

access control, data masking, encryption, monitoring, and integration with enterprise identity

and access management solutions. Beyond implementation, you will advise on Snowflake

security configurations and best practices to proactively strengthen our data protection posture,

including securing vector data, embeddings, and Snowflake Cortex features.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Snowflake security controls, including RBAC, data

masking, row / column-level security, and object tagging for access governance.

Define and enforce least-privilege access models aligned with business requirements,

compliance needs, and governance policies.

• Advise on Snowflake configuration best practices (network policies, encryption,

failover, account / warehouse management, access patterns) to protect sensitive and

regulated data.

• Partner with engineering teams to secure AI / ML workloads, vector databases,

embeddings, and Cortex AI features within Snowflake.

• Liaise with the the Security team to ensure the platform meets enterprise-wide

security standards and audit requirements.

• Analyze assessment findings, document risks, and collaborate with vendors on

mitigation plans and timelines is a must have 3) Snowflake is a must have

• Skills

security, snowflake

• Top Skills Details

security, snowflake

• Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Data Engineering, or

related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of experience in information security, with at least 2 years working directly

with Snowflake.

• Strong understanding of Snowflake RBAC, masking policies, external tokens, object

tagging, data classification, and access governance.

• Experience securing AI / ML pipelines, vector databases, embeddings, or Snowflake

Cortex features.

• Familiarity with IAM platforms (Okta, Azure AD, Ping, etc.), SSO, MFA, and SCIM

integration.

• Proficiency in SQL, Python (or another major programming language), and

automation for security controls.

• Familiarity with data governance frameworks, privacy regulations, and compliance

requirements.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and securing data warehouses in

multi-cloud environments.

• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex security

concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as SnowPro Advanced : Data Protection and Security, CISSP,

CISM, or CCSK.

• Experience with Immuta, SecuPi, or other data access governance tools.
• Knowledge of data lineage, cataloging, and classification tools (e.g., Alation, BigID).
• Experience in large-scale enterprise or regulated industries (media, finance,

healthcare, etc.).

• Familiarity with agile / scrum methodologies and collaborative ways of working.

Required Education Bachelor's Science or Engineering, or related technic

• Experience Level

Intermediate Level

No C2C just W2 Only

• Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Glendale, CA.

• Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95.00 - $101.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Glendale,CA.

• Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 2025.

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About TEKsystems :

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.