About the job
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Cybersecurity and Data Architecture to spearhead the cybersecurity framework and elevate data architecture maturity across the Brightstar.AI portfolio. This pivotal role involves conducting diagnostics, identifying gaps, executing remediation strategies, and modernizing platforms to ensure that our portfolio companies are secure, compliant, and prepared for successful exits.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity and data architecture evaluations.
Develop documentation of existing architecture and maturity scorecards.
Identify compliance gaps in regulations and standards.
Create detailed remediation roadmaps.
Design and implement secure, cloud-native data platforms.
Manage technical vendor selection and governance.
Compliance Standards
ISO 27001 / 27701
NIST CSF / 800-53
CIS Controls
SOC 2
GDPR / CCPA
PCI DSS (as applicable)
Secure Data Platform Architecture
Develop cloud-native lakehouse platforms.
Implement streaming data pipelines.
Ensure robust data governance and lineage.
Adopt identity-first Zero Trust security frameworks.
Transformation and Delivery
Oversee cyber remediation initiatives.
Lead cloud security modernization efforts.
Manage data platform development and migration.
Ensure effective delivery governance and execution.
Desired Qualifications
10 to 15 years in consulting and enterprise transformation.
Potentially possess industry leadership experience.
Thorough knowledge of relevant standards and their implementation.
Commercially minded, delivery-oriented, credible with executives, and deeply technical in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Expertise
Cybersecurity: Zero Trust, Identity Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), DevSecOps.
Data: Lakehouse platforms, data governance, and lineage management.

