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Data Architect/Security page is loaded## Data Architect/Securitylocations: GB.United Kingdom: CHE.Baden 5400.Nordhaus 3time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R-141464### Job DescriptionJob Title: Data Architect / SecurityLocation: UK or Switzerland****Join Us!!****Lead enterprise-wide data architecture strategy and governance:• Define and manage data architecture across SAP S/4HANA, Workday, and cloud environments.• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models aligned with business and regulatory requirements.• Establish data governance frameworks, metadata standards, and MDM processes.• Embed governance checkpoints within PMO methodologies and quality gates.• Lead data lifecycle management initiatives ensuring accuracy and traceability.Architect secure and scalable data integration solutions:• Design end-to-end data flows between legacy systems, S/4HANA, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).• Oversee data migration strategies ensuring quality, validation, and audit readiness.• Collaborate with SAP BTP and integration teams to optimise secure interfaces.• Support analytics enablement across SAC, Power BI, and advanced analytics platforms.• Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., data mesh, AI/ML) to enhance architecture.Champion data security, privacy, and compliance:• Implement data classification, encryption, and access control standards.• Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and sector-specific frameworks.• Develop secure data integration architectures and monitor sensitive data flows.• Lead security assessments and contribute to incident response planning.• Promote a security-by-design culture across transformation programmes.Enable analytics and sustainability reporting:• Design hybrid data platforms integrating structured and unstructured sources.• Define reference architectures for data lakes, warehouses, and ESG reporting.• Enable self-service analytics through governed data catalogues and metadata repositories.• Align architecture with business analytics, sustainability metrics, and regulatory reporting.Lead cross-functional collaboration and vendor management:• Lead teams of data engineers, modellers, and security analysts.• Liaise between PMO, Enterprise Architecture, Information Security, and business stakeholders.• Provide architectural oversight and assurance across programmes.• Represent data and security interests in governance boards and audits.• Manage vendor relationships, performance, and contracts.Experience Required:• 8–10 years’ experience in data architecture, security architecture, or enterprise transformation roles.• Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA, cloud migration, and data governance programme delivery.• Strong expertise in data modelling, information security, and cloud platforms.• Familiarity with IAM, encryption, DLP technologies, and advanced analytics platforms.• Professional certifications preferred: TOGAF, DAMA DMBOK, CDMP, Azure/AWS Data Architect, SAP Architect, CISSP, CISM.**What we offer:**In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits:• A strategic role with high visibility and impact.• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.• Hybrid working model with flexibility and collaboration.• Opportunities for professional development and certification support.• Inclusive and dynamic work environment committed to sustainability and innovation.About Linxon:“Building the infrastructure to power the world”At Linxon, we are leaders in delivering innovative EPC substation projects essential for the energy transition. With expertise from Hitachi Energy and AtkinsRéalis, we provide integrated, sustainable solutions that power cities, industries, and communities. We are committed to building infrastructure that supports a carbon-free future and ensures reliable and efficient energy transmission.By joining Linxon, you will contribute to critical infrastructure projects, driving the transition to a carbon-free energy future. We value diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment where every employee can thrive.**Diversity & Inclusion:**We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and more—so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way too.### Worker TypeEmployee### Job TypeRegularAt Linxon, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
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