Data Security Architect (Data Platform Security)

About this role

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

CoverMyMeds Technology is seeking a   Data Security Architect  (Data Platform Security) 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 fulltime 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 (e.g., 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.

What You'll Do: • Own and evolve enterprise data security architecture  across Databricks, Azure Data Lake, and enterprise reporting platforms

• Design and enforce   fine-grained data access controls  (RBAC, ABAC, row/column-level security) using Unity Catalog and governed tagging frameworks

• Architect   identity and access management (IAM) patterns  integrating Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, SailPoint, and privileged access platforms

• Define and implement   PHI/PII protection strategies , including tokenization, encryption, de-identification, and masking across environments

• Establish   secure data sharing and multi-tenant access models  for external customers, partners, and embedded analytics

• Lead architecture for   data rights, entitlements, and consent-based access controls , ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements

• Build and operationalize   security controls aligned to SOX ITGC , including logical access controls, change management, and audit evidence frameworks 

• Design   audit-ready security architectures  supporting HIPAA, SOC 2 Type II, and FedRAMP compliance requirements 

• Partner with engineering, SRE, and platform teams to   embed security into CI/CD pipelines, platform onboarding, and development standards

• Define and govern   data classification, tagging, and lineage-aware security policies  across medallion architectures

• Evaluate and recommend   enterprise security tooling and governance platforms

• Produce   architecture artifacts  (decision records, control matrices, audit evidence) consumable by internal and external auditors

Basic Requirements: • 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

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills,

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