Director, Platform Engineering

We are seeking a Director, Platform Engineering who will drive our connectivity technical evolution across all our pillars including engineering, security and automation.

• Design, document, and maintain the enterprise-wide Google Workspace governance framework, roadmap, and associated policies based on core data governance principles.
• Partner with Product and Risk stakeholders to translate business objectives and risk tolerance into platform configurations, security practices, and data handling policies.
• Secure executive and key stakeholder buy-in for the governance program and drive the adoption of a data-aware culture.
• Lead a formal, documented change management system for all governance-related modifications to the Workspace environment, ensuring clear communication and minimal disruption.
• Design, implement, and enforce a zero-trust security model for contextual access to data and applications.
• Partner with Access team on the IAM strategy for Google Workspace, including multi-factor authentication, SSO integration, and context-aware access policies.
• Partner with Cyber to architect, implement, and manage a robust DLP program for Google Drive to prevent unauthorized sharing of sensitive data.
• Develop and manage a lifecycle-based governance process for third-party applications accessing Workspace data, including risk assessments and security audits.
• Partner with the Endpoint team to define, deploy, and enforce security policies for all endpoints accessing the Workspace environment, utilizing Google's device and mobile management features.
• Ensure the Google Workspace platform meets or exceeds regulatory and legal framework requirements through proper configuration, operation, and auditing.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and HR to apply Google Vault data retention, eDiscovery, and legal holds correctly.
• Develop and implement a data classification scheme with data stewards, applying labels and retention policies in Google Drive and Gmail for effective data lifecycle management.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for Google Workspace audits, including evidence gathering, responding to inquiries, and managing remediation, utilizing Google's compliance reports and certifications.
• Identify and design automations for repetitive administrative tasks, partnering with the K&P SWE team for implementation.
• Collaborate with the K&P SWE team to build custom solutions and workflows using Google Apps Script for specific business needs.
• Work with the K&P SWE team to develop scripts for programmatic data access and analysis from the Admin Reports API, creating custom dashboards and automated alerts.
• Manage and govern the use of Google Workspace APIs to ensure secure, efficient, and well-documented integrations with other enterprise systems, adhering to the principle of least privilege.

• At least 7 years of experience in platform engineering, enterprise information technology, systems engineering, or cybersecurity.
• At least 4 years of experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with enterprise architecture, administration, and security of a Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
• Associate Google Workspace Administration or Professional Google Workspace Administrator certification.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification.

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges
• Long-term incentives (LTI)
• Cash bonus(es)

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