Data Security & Governance Lead

Medline Industries, LP • Northbrook, IL

9d • $101,000 - $152,000

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic, detail‑oriented, and execution‑focused Data Security & Governance Team Lead to join our Information Technology – Data & Analytics organization. This is a critical role responsible for establishing, operating, and continuously improving enterprise‑wide data security, access governance, and compliance controls across data platforms, data products, and analytics solutions. This role ensures end‑to-end protection of data assets while enabling scalable self‑service analytics. The ideal candidate is a techno‑functional leader with strong experience in data security, governance, and compliance within modern cloud analytics environments, and the ability to balance strong controls with business agility. Job Description Data Security & Access Governance Define and maintain the enterprise data security governance framework, including policies, standards, and control requirements. Own data classification, labeling, retention, and protection standards across structured and unstructured data. Ensure consistent application of governance controls across cloud, on‑prem, and SaaS platforms. Risk, Compliance & Privacy Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SOX, HIPAA where applicable). Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Risk teams on data protection assessments and audits. Identify data security risks and drive mitigation plans with clear ownership and timelines. Operating Model & Execution Build and run a scalable governance operating model, including intake, exception handling, and enforcement. Develop metrics and reporting to measure data security posture, control effectiveness, and compliance status. Lead incident governance support for data‑related security events. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary point of accountability for data security governance across the enterprise. Influence senior leaders and application owners to adopt secure-by-design data practices. Provide guidance, training, and awareness on data security requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in IT, with significant experience in data security, governance, or risk/compliance roles
• Proven experience designing and operating data access controls and governance frameworks in large, complex organizations
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure data and security services
• Experience implementing and operating SOX controls, audit processes, and access reviews for data platforms
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Lakehouse, Data Engineering, Power BI) security and governance models
• Experience with Azure data services such as ADLS, Azure SQL, Synapse, and Azure Data Factory
• Hands‑on experience securing Power BI workspaces, datasets, semantic models, and reports
• Experience with SAP HANA and analytics data sourced from SAP ERP systems
• Familiarity with Tableau and SAP BusinessObjects
• Experience with data cataloging, lineage, and governance tools
• Relevant certifications in Azure Security, Data Governance, Privacy, or Compliance (AZ-500, SC-400)

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the enterprise data security governance framework, including policies, standards, and control requirements.
• Own data classification, labeling, retention, and protection standards across structured and unstructured data.
• Ensure consistent application of governance controls across cloud, on‑prem, and SaaS platforms.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SOX, HIPAA where applicable).
• Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Risk teams on data protection assessments and audits.
• Identify data security risks and drive mitigation plans with clear ownership and timelines.
• Build and run a scalable governance operating model, including intake, exception handling, and enforcement.
• Develop metrics and reporting to measure data security posture, control effectiveness, and compliance status.
• Lead incident governance support for data‑related security events.
• Act as the primary point of accountability for data security governance across the enterprise.
• Influence senior leaders and application owners to adopt secure-by-design data practices.
• Provide guidance, training, and awareness on data security requirements.

Benefits

• Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
• Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level