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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Security Architect - **Company:** McKesson - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,100.0 - $206,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Business Analytics Applications, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Masking, Data Security, Data Sharing, Data Systems, Identity and Access Management, Interoperability, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Key Management, Operational Databases, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Azure Data Lake, Tokenization, Data Classification, IT General Controls (ITGC), Okta, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management, SailPoint, Databricks - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-CC0817E3E5CAE70DF3/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience, and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience in data security, cybersecurity, or data architecture, with significant focus in cloud-based environments * Proven experience implementing data security and governance controls in regulated environments (HIPAA, healthcare strongly preferred) * Strong expertise in SOX IT General Controls (ITGC) domains, including logical access, change management, and audit controls * Hands-on experience with Databricks Unity Catalog security models, including RBAC, ABAC, and data masking * Deep knowledge of Azure cloud security architecture, including networking, identity, and secrets management * Experience designing identity and access management solutions (Okta, Entra ID, SailPoint, privileged access tools) * Demonstrated experience implementing encryption, tokenization, and de-identification strategies for sensitive data * Experience designing secure data architectures for external/customer-facing analytics products * Ability to translate regulatory requirements into implemented technical controls and audit artifacts * Strong communication skills with ability to present architecture concepts to technical, business, and audit stakeholders Preferred Skills/Experience: * Experience supporting SOC 2 Type II and/or FedRAMP compliance programs * Knowledge of healthcare data sharing frameworks and consent models * Experience designing data entitlement models and purpose-based access controls at scale * Familiarity with FHIR-based data platforms and interoperability security * Experience with DSPM/CSPM tools for cloud data security * Experience implementing non-production data masking and synthetic data solutions * Exposure to CI/CD security architecture and service principal hardening * Experience operating in large, matrixed enterprise governance environments ## Description CoverMyMeds Technology is seeking a Senior Data Security Architect to join our Data & Analytics organization. This is a highly specialized role responsible for defining, implementing, and governing enterprise-wide data security architecture across cloud and hybrid data platforms. You will serve as the security authority across the data lifecycle - ensuring that sensitive healthcare data is protected, compliant, and audit-ready while enabling scalable analytics and external data sharing. This role directly supports mission-critical healthcare operations where security, privacy, and trust are foundational . . Our preferred candidate would reside in the Columbus, OH area to support a hybrid work schedule, but we may consider a well-qualified full-remote candidate. * McKesson complies with all applicable U.S. immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not provide employer support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment benefit for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a Full time basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future. This includes having the legal right to work in the United States without the need for McKesson support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment authorization (eg, H1B, O1, E3, H1B1, TN, F1 OPT, F1 STEM OPT, F1 CPT, etc.) now or in the future. If you will require McKesson to provide immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future, you should not apply for this position. 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