Principal Cloud Security & Identity Architect

About DAT

DAT is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of innovation in transportation supply chain logistics for 45 years. We continue to transform the industry year over year, by deploying a suite of software solutions to millions of customers every day - customers who depend on DAT for the most relevant data and most accurate insights to help them make smarter business decisions and run their companies more profitably. We operate the largest marketplace of its kind in North America, with 400 million freights posted in 2022, and a database of $150 billion of annual global shipment market transaction data. Our headquarters are in Denver, CO, with additional offices in Missouri, Oregon, and Bangalore, India. For additional information, see www.DAT.com/company.

Application Deadline: 3/22/2024

The Opportunity

DAT is looking for a Principal Cloud Security & Identity Architect to join our security team.

The Principal Cloud Security & Identity Architect plays an important part in the development, implementation, and migration from on-prem to our new Microservices environment across DAT. The Principal level role is responsible for architecting, identifying, and providing best security practices and solutions for how we build, scale, and grow our next generation platform.

What You’ll Do

• Designing and implementing cloud security strategies and policies that meet DAT organization's specific needs.
• Ensuring the security of cloud-based data and applications against unauthorized access, theft, and other threats.
• Conducting regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and develop plans to address them.
• Collaborating with other IT professionals, including network engineers, developers, and system administrators, to integrate cloud security measures into existing systems and processes.
• Staying up-to-date on the latest cloud security technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Expert knowledge of the Kubernetes platform, with a track record of working with, designing software for, and securing a globally distributed k8s cluster infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Solid security architecture knowledge of key building blocks such as networking, data ingress / egress technologies, authentication / authorization design patterns, encryption standards for data in transit and in persistence, and data integrity controls.
• Hands-on secure cloud development and deployment experience
• Understanding of security compliance frameworks such as PCI-DSS and SOC 2.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

The Skills and Experience You’ll Bring

In addition to the above qualifications, a successful Cloud Security Architect should possess the following skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to think strategically and tactically about complex cloud security issues.
• Excellent communication skills, including communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• The ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate effectively with other IT professionals.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality work.

Why DAT?
DAT is an award winning employer of choice.

For starters, we have a hybrid work environment, but we also know what makes a great workplace. We have a time-tested and resolute set of operating values predicated on integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and executing with excellence. These values inform our strategic vision as much as any one of our products does. We’ve been an employer of choice in the Portland metropolitan area for four decades, and within one year of opening our Denver office, DAT was #26 on Built In Colorado’s 100 Best Places to Work In Colorado.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance
• Parental Leave
• Up to 20 days of paid time off starting in year one
• An additional 10 holidays of paid time off per calendar year
• 401k matching (immediately vested)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short- and Long-term disability sick leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional programs - Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Free TriMet transit pass (Beaverton Office)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work on impactful projects in a cutting-edge environment
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the trucking industry
• Employee Resource Groups

For Colorado-based candidates, in compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the minimum salary for this role is 215,000.00 + benefits. The maximum compensation for this role can vary significantly depending on your job-related skills and experience. DAT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education and training, core skills, internal equity, and market and business elements when extending an offer.

DAT embraces the value of a diverse workforce, and believes it is a core strength of our company that we encourage those values in every DAT employee, at every level of our organization, regardless of tenure or rank. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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