Cybersecurity Enterprise Data Architect Job at EY in Raleigh

Join EY as a Cybersecurity Enterprise Data Architect and help protect information assets with modern, secure data solutions.

Overview

At EY, we empower a globally connected team to shape client outcomes. As a Data Architect in the Security Technology Services (STS) group, you will modernize and design data systems that enable trustworthy, explainable AI while ensuring compliance and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate strategic plans into architectural designs that improve data integration, quality, and delivery.
• Define long‑term technology strategies and innovation roadmaps across analytics, data engineering, and data platforms.
• Influence and incorporate organizational strategy through close collaboration with the Strategy team.
• Secure strong stakeholder engagement, aligning project delivery with long‑term roadmaps.
• Create scalable security solutions in partnership with cybersecurity experts and operational teams.
• Translate business requirements into data models, metadata, test data, and quality standards.
• Simplify existing data architecture, delivering reusable services and cost‑saving opportunities in line with company policies.
• Maintain governance frameworks that enforce data integrity, security, and compliance across all data systems.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to align solutions with long‑term goals and design guidelines.
• Work with IT teams, business analysts, and analytics teams to understand data consumer needs.
• Leverage LLM integration, semantic retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) architectures, and metadata governance to manage structured and unstructured data.
• Monitor industry trends and provide insights for senior leadership decision‑making.
• Provide enterprise‑level data architecture thought leadership and technical mentorship.

Skills and Attributes For Success

• Experience leading data architecture activities and initiating new ideas.
• Guiding solution architecture development and strategic direction.
• Innovation and creative thinking.
• Proficiency in Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, Databricks, and related tools.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, C/C++.
• Data science tool expertise: SQL, R, SAS, Excel.
• Modern data architecture design: cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), real‑time data distribution (Kafka), data warehouse tools (Snow, Databricks).
• Database technology experience: SQL, NoSQL, Oracle, Hadoop, Teradata.
• Metadata and data quality tool knowledge.
• Business intelligence experience: ETL, Power BI, Tableau.
• Continuous learning in ML/AI and security technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with security frameworks, SSDLC, and threat intelligence solutions.
• Communication and collaboration in cross‑functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• 16+ years in the IT field, 8+ years senior data architecture experience.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP or CISM
• TOGAF or AI architecture framework
• SANS GSEC, ECSA, ECSP

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($152,700–$294,000 U.S.).
• Medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, paid time off.
• Hybrid work model: 40–60% in‑person, flexible vacation policy.
• Continuous development, inclusive culture, and leadership opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EY is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.