Job Description
Data Security Architect
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Information Technology
40698
$94,000 - $183,500
Partially Scheduled in the Office
Introduction
Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead - Data Engineering to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and implementation of data engineering solutions that support our business objectives. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient data solutions.
How you'll make an impact
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and architectures to support data integration, transformation, and analytics.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Oversee the implementation of data engineering best practices, including data governance, security, and quality standards.
Mentor and guide a team of data engineers, providing technical expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and frameworks to enhance the data engineering ecosystem.
Ensure the performance, reliability, and scalability of data systems and processes.
Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other teams to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and workflows to ensure seamless operations.
Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering and analytics.
About You
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or technical lead role.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
Strong experience with data processing frameworks like Apache Spark, Hadoop, or similar.
Expertise in designing and managing data warehouses and databases (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, SQL Server).
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data services.
Solid understanding of ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and data architecture principles.
Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance standards.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Flink).
Knowledge of machine learning workflows and integration with data pipelines.
Certification in cloud platforms or data engineering tools
#LI-NP1
#APIntegration
Compensation and benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more...
The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), ****** orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Information Technology
40698
$94,000 - $183,500
Partially Scheduled in the Office
Introduction
Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead - Data Engineering to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and implementation of data engineering solutions that support our business objectives. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient data solutions.
How you'll make an impact
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and architectures to support data integration, transformation, and analytics.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Oversee the implementation of data engineering best practices, including data governance, security, and quality standards.
Mentor and guide a team of data engineers, providing technical expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and frameworks to enhance the data engineering ecosystem.
Ensure the performance, reliability, and scalability of data systems and processes.
Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other teams to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and workflows to ensure seamless operations.
Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering and analytics.
About You
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or technical lead role.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
Strong experience with data processing frameworks like Apache Spark, Hadoop, or similar.
Expertise in designing and managing data warehouses and databases (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, SQL Server).
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data services.
Solid understanding of ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and data architecture principles.
Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance standards.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Flink).
Knowledge of machine learning workflows and integration with data pipelines.
Certification in cloud platforms or data engineering tools
#LI-NP1
#APIntegration
Compensation and benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more...
The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), ****** orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Data Security Architect- post position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
