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Join our dynamic team as an Energy Data Management Consultant and play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic roadmap based on data management best practices and customer needs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to pre-sales efforts, deliver training on data management topics, and stay updated on OSDU developments and energy data management trends. You'll also have the chance to represent the company at industry conferences and events.
If you're passionate about building expertise in data-related concerns of renewables and energy transition, we'd love to hear from you.
Req.#1132920237
Responsibilities
- Provide domain expertise to oil and gas clients in:
- Data Management best practices to lay good data foundations (e.g. master data management, reference data management, data quality, data governance, metadata management, document management, data integration, data migration)
- Data Management using the OSDUâ„¢ data platform (e.g., data model principles, platform maturity, services available and their purpose)
- In the case of Upstream Oil and Gas: E&P business processes like subsurface interpretation, well delivery (planning, drilling, completing, producing), petrophysical analysis, core analysis, geologic modeling, reservoir simulation, etc.
- Data modeling and data mapping between various data models
- Tying the value of data management/data foundations to business value, applications, analytics, and business decisions
- Display excellent communication skills; Approach internal and external clients with consultative, empathetic, attitude; Facilitate meetings and workshops; Communicate with a variety of communication styles, delivering difficult messages diplomatically and successfully
- Display excellent problem-solving skills; Approach problems proactively, with both a big picture mindset and a high level of attention to detail, including taking detailed notes in critical meetings; Use expertise to define problems to solve and propose viable solutions
- Discover, document, and assess a client’s current state data ecosystem, considering applications, data platforms, data types, data formats, data flows, gaps, and pain points
- Work closely with Solution Architects and project teams to help in tool and architecture selection and implementation (e.g., medallion architecture), making sure industry data is handled with appropriate detail to meet business needs
- Develop a strategic roadmap, based on data management best practices combined with customer needs and pain-points
- Contribute to training preparation and delivery on data management topics, for both external and internal audiences
- Remain current on Energy data management topics including common issues, new data types, best practices, data standards, industry software offerings, methods of data transmission, methods of data storage/shapes of data, data governance best practices
- Remain current on the state of A.I. usage, and strengths and weaknesses, especially as it relates to data management topics
- Use GenAI tools combined with your own critical thinking, to assist in all job roles
- Build expertise in data-related concerns of renewables and energy transition, including data types, sources, standards, challenges, and relevant use cases
- Actively contribute the energy data strategy perspective to pre-sales efforts for existing and potential clients, including articulation of data management and related service offerings; present to potential clients and help to shape and communicate staffing plans and scope for proposals; lead discovery workshops to gather requirements for proposals
- Periodically attend and present at industry conferences and events, representing EPAM
- Periodically travel to client sites for workshops, interviews, and other consulting work
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years in upstream oil and gas, in roles and activities including the following:
- Geoscience Technician, Engineering Technician, Data Management Professional, Data Management Consulting, Data Strategy Consulting, having worked directly and extensively with E&P professionals and their data
- Facilitating cross-domain workshops and interviews, empathetically guiding teams to consensus on contentious points and effectively synthesizing and communicating the information received
- Enterprise data management experience covering data types such as wells, deviation surveys, logs, seismic, core, GIS data types, operations reports, reservoir models, and production volumes
- Experience with industry data standards such as those of PPDM, Energistics, PWLS, SEG, OSDU, ESRI/GIS, and IOGP
- Master Data Management functions such as matching, merging, creating gold records, reference data management, and data definitions management/governance
- Hands-on experience with data platforms and applications such as IHSM/S&P/Opus EDM, Landmark CDS, Quorum TDM, Informatica MDM, Openworks, OSDU, PPDM, Snowflake, and Databricks
- Experience within Data Governance organization and/or setting up a Data Governance organization with roles, responsibilities, and committees
- Data Quality rule design
- Business Analysis for business process mapping (to understand, validate, and communicate business requirements) using tools like Visio, Draw.io, etc. using frameworks like BPMN
- Business and Data Analysis for E&P application integration, particularly data mapping between data models
- Experience with Data Management (loading, exporting, data quality) in end-user GG & RE applications such as Petrel, Geographix, Petra, Kingdom, Wellview, DecisionSpace, RokDoc, Geolog, Transform, Hampson-Russell, Techlog, etc.
- Data analysis and/or data engineering using SQL, Python, or similar
- Training and communication on the activities above
- Preferred: Bachelors and/or Masters degree in any field
- Especially preferred: fields of Data Management, Geology, Geophysics, Reservoir Management, Petroleum Engineering, MIS, GIS, or Computer Science
Nice to have
- Certifications: PPDMâ„¢ CPDAâ„¢
- Certifications: DAMAâ„¢ CDMPâ„¢
- Certifications: CompTIA+ Data topic
We offer
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
- Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
- Accident Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.
Join our dynamic team as an Energy Data Management Consultant and play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic roadmap based on data management best practices and customer needs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to pre-sales efforts, deliver training on data management topics, and stay updated on OSDU developments and energy data management trends. You'll also have the chance to represent the company at industry conferences and events.
If you're passionate about building expertise in data-related concerns of renewables and energy transition, we'd love to hear from you.
Req.#1132920237
Responsibilities
- Provide domain expertise to oil and gas clients in:
- Data Management best practices to lay good data foundations (e.g. master data management, reference data management, data quality, data governance, metadata management, document management, data integration, data migration)
- Data Management using the OSDUâ„¢ data platform (e.g., data model principles, platform maturity, services available and their purpose)
- In the case of Upstream Oil and Gas: E&P business processes like subsurface interpretation, well delivery (planning, drilling, completing, producing), petrophysical analysis, core analysis, geologic modeling, reservoir simulation, etc.
- Data modeling and data mapping between various data models
- Tying the value of data management/data foundations to business value, applications, analytics, and business decisions
- Display excellent communication skills; Approach internal and external clients with consultative, empathetic, attitude; Facilitate meetings and workshops; Communicate with a variety of communication styles, delivering difficult messages diplomatically and successfully
- Display excellent problem-solving skills; Approach problems proactively, with both a big picture mindset and a high level of attention to detail, including taking detailed notes in critical meetings; Use expertise to define problems to solve and propose viable solutions
- Discover, document, and assess a client’s current state data ecosystem, considering applications, data platforms, data types, data formats, data flows, gaps, and pain points
- Work closely with Solution Architects and project teams to help in tool and architecture selection and implementation (e.g., medallion architecture), making sure industry data is handled with appropriate detail to meet business needs
- Develop a strategic roadmap, based on data management best practices combined with customer needs and pain-points
- Contribute to training preparation and delivery on data management topics, for both external and internal audiences
- Remain current on Energy data management topics including common issues, new data types, best practices, data standards, industry software offerings, methods of data transmission, methods of data storage/shapes of data, data governance best practices
- Remain current on the state of A.I. usage, and strengths and weaknesses, especially as it relates to data management topics
- Use GenAI tools combined with your own critical thinking, to assist in all job roles
- Build expertise in data-related concerns of renewables and energy transition, including data types, sources, standards, challenges, and relevant use cases
- Actively contribute the energy data strategy perspective to pre-sales efforts for existing and potential clients, including articulation of data management and related service offerings; present to potential clients and help to shape and communicate staffing plans and scope for proposals; lead discovery workshops to gather requirements for proposals
- Periodically attend and present at industry conferences and events, representing EPAM
- Periodically travel to client sites for workshops, interviews, and other consulting work
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years in upstream oil and gas, in roles and activities including the following:
- Geoscience Technician, Engineering Technician, Data Management Professional, Data Management Consulting, Data Strategy Consulting, having worked directly and extensively with E&P professionals and their data
- Facilitating cross-domain workshops and interviews, empathetically guiding teams to consensus on contentious points and effectively synthesizing and communicating the information received
- Enterprise data management experience covering data types such as wells, deviation surveys, logs, seismic, core, GIS data types, operations reports, reservoir models, and production volumes
- Experience with industry data standards such as those of PPDM, Energistics, PWLS, SEG, OSDU, ESRI/GIS, and IOGP
- Master Data Management functions such as matching, merging, creating gold records, reference data management, and data definitions management/governance
- Hands-on experience with data platforms and applications such as IHSM/S&P/Opus EDM, Landmark CDS, Quorum TDM, Informatica MDM, Openworks, OSDU, PPDM, Snowflake, and Databricks
- Experience within Data Governance organization and/or setting up a Data Governance organization with roles, responsibilities, and committees
- Data Quality rule design
- Business Analysis for business process mapping (to understand, validate, and communicate business requirements) using tools like Visio, Draw.io, etc. using frameworks like BPMN
- Business and Data Analysis for E&P application integration, particularly data mapping between data models
- Experience with Data Management (loading, exporting, data quality) in end-user GG & RE applications such as Petrel, Geographix, Petra, Kingdom, Wellview, DecisionSpace, RokDoc, Geolog, Transform, Hampson-Russell, Techlog, etc.
- Data analysis and/or data engineering using SQL, Python, or similar
- Training and communication on the activities above
- Preferred: Bachelors and/or Masters degree in any field
- Especially preferred: fields of Data Management, Geology, Geophysics, Reservoir Management, Petroleum Engineering, MIS, GIS, or Computer Science
Nice to have
- Certifications: PPDMâ„¢ CPDAâ„¢
- Certifications: DAMAâ„¢ CDMPâ„¢
- Certifications: CompTIA+ Data topic
We offer
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
- Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
- Accident Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.
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Who's Hiring
- Cognizant11
- EPAM Systems6
- Infosys4
- Ramboll4
- Logic4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Accounting & Auditing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal security consultant jobs.
- 8 or more years of hands-on information security experience across consulting or enterprise environments
- Active CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certification required or strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading penetration tests, red team engagements, or security assessments
- Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS
- Experience advising C-suite or executive stakeholders on security strategy and risk posture
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Principal Security Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to engagement types
Principal security consultants get hired on the depth of their engagement history, not just titles. Call out specific assessment types you have led, such as red team operations, cloud security reviews, or compliance gap analyses, so hiring managers can match you to their pipeline immediately.
List certifications in a dedicated section
Certifications like CISSP, OSCP, CISM, and CEH are screened at the application stage by most firms. Place them in a clearly labeled section near the top of your resume so automated screening systems and human reviewers both catch them without digging.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists principal security consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for client-facing versus internal roles
Principal security consultant roles at consultancies require client advisory and business development experience, while internal roles at enterprises emphasize program ownership. Reading job descriptions closely for billable-hours language or headcount ownership signals which type you are applying to and how to frame your experience.
Prepare for scenario-based technical interviews
Most principal-level security interviews include a live scenario where you are asked to design a threat model, respond to a hypothetical incident, or evaluate a security architecture. Practice articulating your reasoning out loud, not just the conclusion, because interviewers are assessing how you think through ambiguous problems.
Negotiate scope and travel expectations upfront
Principal security consultant offers often carry significant travel or on-site client requirements that affect your effective compensation and lifestyle. Clarify the expected travel percentage and project rotation cadence before accepting, then use that information to negotiate remote flexibility or a travel stipend as part of your total offer.
Principal Security Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most principal security consultants?
The most active employers for principal security consultants right now are Cognizant, EPAM Systems, and Infosys, and the most openings are in New York, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong at management consulting firms, federal contractors, and large financial institutions expanding their security advisory practices.
How many principal security consultant jobs are remote?
About 90% of principal security consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common at firms serving government and regulated-industry clients. Sub-specializations in cloud security architecture and virtual CISO advisory tend to offer the highest share of remote-eligible positions compared to roles focused on physical security or on-site assessments.
How do you become a principal security consultant?
Start by building several years of hands-on experience in security analysis, penetration testing, or security engineering before moving into a senior consultant role. Earn recognized certifications such as CISSP or OSCP to clear screening filters, then develop client-facing skills by leading engagements and presenting findings to stakeholders. Principal-level roles require a demonstrated ability to own entire assessment programs and advise executive decision-makers, not just execute technical tasks.
Can you get hired as a principal security consultant without direct consulting experience?
Yes, candidates from enterprise security or government roles do transition into principal consultant positions, but you will need to close specific gaps first. Build a portfolio of project leadership examples, document your experience scoping and delivering complex security engagements, and highlight any work where you advised non-technical leaders. Firms hiring from non-consulting backgrounds typically want to see that you can manage client relationships and translate technical findings into business risk language.
What does the principal security consultant interview process look like?
The process typically moves through an initial recruiter screen, a technical interview with a senior security leader covering your assessment methodology and framework knowledge, and then a case-based or scenario round where you work through a security problem live. Final rounds at consulting firms often include a presentation to a panel where you walk through a past engagement or proposed approach. Reference checks are common at the principal level, so prepare your contacts in advance.
Where can I find and apply to principal security consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to principal security consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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