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Data Masking Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Director, Salesforce AI Specialist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$59.75 - $79.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance (HIPAA, PHI/PII handling), and experience with Salesforce Shield, Event Monitoring, Data Masking, OmniStudio (OmniScripts, Integration Procedures ...

Urgent Need Informatica Admin

Los Angeles, CA

$57.50 - $75.50/hr

... data masking tools, B2B and DT studio. Provide technical solution design, architectural guidance and experience in service to the BI Operations Support process. Provide tier 2 support in resolving ...

Data Engineer, Web Scraping

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Prepare data for further analysis, including data cleaning, transformation, anonymization, and masking; * Contribute to the development of internal and external APIs, following best practices;

Principal Data Architect

Irvine, CA · Remote

$126K - $214K/yr

Partner with governance, security, and compliance to operationalize cataloging, lineage, classification, masking, and access controls (e.g., Unity Catalog, IDMC). * Establish and standardize data ...

AWS Data Architect

California City, CA · On-site

$78.25 - $100.50/hr

Define and enforce data governance, security frameworks (IAM, encryption, masking), and compliance standards across the data ecosystem. Guide teams in implementing CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as ...

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Data Masking information

What is data masking?

Data masking is a process used to protect sensitive information by replacing original data with fictional but realistic data. The goal is to ensure that confidential data, such as personal identification numbers or financial information, cannot be accessed by unauthorized users, especially in non-production environments like testing or development. Data masking maintains the format and structure of the original data so that applications can function correctly while ensuring privacy and compliance with regulations. This technique is commonly used in industries that handle large amounts of sensitive information, such as healthcare, finance, and government.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a data masking specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Masking Specialist, you need a solid understanding of data security principles, database management, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a degree in computer science or information security. Familiarity with data masking tools such as Informatica, IBM Optim, or Microsoft SQL Server Data Masking, as well as relevant certifications like CISSP or CISM, is often required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial to ensure sensitive data is properly protected, minimizing security risks and meeting compliance requirements.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in data masking roles?

Professionals in data masking roles often encounter challenges such as ensuring that masked data remains useful for development or testing while maintaining strict compliance with privacy regulations. Balancing security with data utility can be complex, especially when working with legacy systems or large-scale databases. Collaboration with database administrators, developers, and compliance teams is essential to design effective masking strategies and troubleshoot issues as they arise. Staying updated on evolving data privacy laws and best practices is also crucial for long-term success in this field.

What is the difference between Data Masking vs Data Analyst?

AspectData MaskingData Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically no formal certifications, but knowledge of data security and privacy standardsBachelor's degree in data science, statistics, or related field; certifications like CAP or Microsoft Certified Data Analyst are common
Work EnvironmentIT/security teams, often within data security or compliance departmentsBusiness intelligence, analytics teams, or data departments across various industries
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries handling sensitive data like finance, healthcare, and retailUsed across industries for data-driven decision making, reporting, and insights

Data Masking focuses on protecting sensitive information by obfuscating data to ensure privacy and security. Data Analysts interpret and analyze data to generate insights. While Data Masking is a technical security process, Data Analysts work with the data post-masking to support business decisions.

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Infographic showing various Data Masking job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 37% Contract, and 6% Nights. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Vice President, Technology Shared Services

Inland Empire Health Plan

Rancho Cucamonga, CA • On-site

$246K - $344K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago


Inland Empire Health Plan rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

265th of 309 rated insurance


Job description

Overview
What you can expect!
Find joy in serving others with IEHP! We welcome you to join us in "healing and inspiring the human spirit" and to pivot from a "job" opportunity to an authentic experience!
Reporting to the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO), the Vice President, Technology Shared Services is responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise strategy for Information Technology Project and Portfolio Management (PPM), Quality Engineering (QE), Business Systems Analysis (BSA), User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Serving as a key member of the IT Executive Leadership team, this role ensures technology shared services are aligned to organizational strategy, operational priorities, and regulatory requirements.
This leader develops multi-year roadmaps, drives governance and investment decisions, optimizes resource and capacity planning, ensures best practice across IT delivery disciplines, and partners closely with business and clinical leaders to accelerate delivery of high-quality technology solutions that support IEHP's mission.
Commitment to Quality: The IEHP Team is committed to incorporate IEHP's Quality Program goals including, but not limited to, HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation.
Additional Benefits
Perks
IEHP is not only committed to healing and inspiring the human spirit of our Members, but we also aim to match our team members with the same energy by providing prime benefits and more.
  • Competitive salary
  • State of the art fitness center on-site
  • Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision
  • Life, short-term, and long-term disability options
  • Career advancement opportunities and professional development
  • Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance
  • Flexible Spending Account - Health Care/Childcare
  • CalPERS retirement
  • 457(b) option with a contribution match
  • Paid life insurance for employees
  • Pet care insurance

Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Strategy & Governance:
  • Define and lead the enterprise Technology Shared Services strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, financial plans, and long range technology roadmaps.
  • Oversee enterprise-level governance for project intake, prioritization, portfolio optimization, and initiative approval processes.
  • Establish and maintain enterprise PPM standards, frameworks, and policies that ensure consistency, transparency, and strong execution across all programs.
  • Publish executive-level dashboards and portfolio performance reporting to inform decision-making, risk management, and strategic planning.

Financial & Resource Stewardship:
  • Direct the development, forecasting, and management of operational and capital budgets across shared services functions.
  • Lead resource capacity planning, demand management, and workforce allocation strategies to optimize productivity and reduce delivery bottlenecks.
  • Ensure all shared services investments (e.g., PPM platforms, QE tools, data-masking technologies, test automation frameworks, and UAT solution) are cost-effective, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

Leadership of Shared Services Functions:
  • Project & Portfolio Management:
    • Provide enterprise leadership for project, program, and portfolio management methodologies, standards, and outcomes.
    • Oversee adoption and optimization of PPM platforms that integrate project plans, resource allocations, and financial data for real-time portfolio visibility.
    • Ensure portfolio execution meets strategic, financial, and regulatory expectations.
  • Quality Engineering:
    • Set the enterprise QE strategy, leading the transformation of test planning, test automation, performance validation, and defect management practices.
    • Establish QE KPIs, quality metrics, and enterprise reporting structures to ensure consistent measurement and continuous improvement.
    • Govern enterprise test environment management, test data strategy, environment refresh cycles, and cross team infrastructure alignment.
    • Drive automation strategy across functional and non-functional testing domains, ensuring scale, performance, reliability, and security coverage.
  • Business Systems Analysis & User Acceptance Testing:
    • Lead the enterprise BSA and UAT functions, ensuring alignment between business requirements, functional specifications, technical design, testing, and deployment.
    • Establish governance for BRD/SRS templates, lifecycle management, and the Requirements Traceability Matrix to ensure end-to-end alignment.
    • Strengthen cross-functional collaboration with Business, QA, Architecture, Development, and Operations to accelerate clarity and decision-making.

Cross Functional & Executive Collaboration:
  • Partner with executive leaders across clinical, operations, finance, compliance, and digital strategy to ensure shared services capabilities accelerate business outcomes.
  • Serve as a senior advisor to the Chief Digital and Information Officer on enterprise technology strategy, transformation initiatives, organizational change, and emerging technology risks.
  • Present shared services strategies, performance, risks, and investment recommendations to executive leadership committees.

Organizational Leadership & Talent Strategy:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop leaders, building succession pipelines and ensuring high performance across shared services teams.
  • Shape the workforce strategy for PPM, QE, BSA, and UAT, including multi-year staffing plans, skill development, competency standards, and operating model optimization.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that embodies IEHP's values and promotes excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Risk, Compliance & Vendor Governance:
  • Oversee compliance with HIPAA, CMS, Medi-Cal, NCQA, and all applicable regulatory requirements related to technology quality, testing, and data management.
  • Lead enterprise vendor governance for shared services tools, including contracts, SLAs, tool selection, and vendor performance management.
  • Ensure enterprise audit readiness across all shared services functions, mitigating technology and operational risks proactively.
  • Perform any other duties as required to ensure Health Plan operations and department business needs are successful.

Qualifications
Education & Requirements
  • A minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant progressive experience leading IT Shared Services functions
  • A minimum of ten years (10) in leadership roles with a successful track record of leading large transformation initiatives developing and managing a diverse workforce in a highly matrixed organization with multiple delivery models required
  • Experience with leading IT Shared Services functions in a healthcare payer organization
  • Proven track record of executing technology strategies and achieving business outcomes
  • Master's degree from an accredited institution required

Key Qualifications
  • Must have a valid California Driver's license
  • Extensive knowledge and in-depth understanding of:
    • Health plan operations, business process application and backend technical operations.
    • Large-scale system implementations and processes.
    • Technology portfolio governance best practices.
    • The interaction of organizational strategy, resources and financial goals and prioritization techniques.
    • Technology procurement, contract negotiation, SLA design, vendor risk assessment.
    • Technology adoption and risk management frameworks.
  • Advanced skills in the following areas:
    • Strategic planning and multi-year technology road mapping.
    • Executive stakeholder management and influence.
    • Leadership skills with the ability to develop and communicate objectives, inspire and motivate staff and maintain alignment with strategy.
    • Outstanding written and oral communication abilities, including the ability to explain goals and objectives to business and technical teams and leadership.
    • Driving changes through process improvement.
  • Proven ability to:
    • Be highly organized with the ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines
    • Work independently with the ability to develop concepts inro operations and lead multiple teams.
    • Champion the value of incorporating best practices, architectural principles and focus on quality to all stake holders.
    • Be solution oriented, possessing the talent to anticipate what needs to be done and the drive to make it happen.
    • Be an excellent critical thinker with strong attention to detail yet also able to see the bigger picture.
    • Show a high level of empathy and the ability to vary styles of interaction to match the needs of a variety of business and technical audiences, as well as temperaments and personalities.

Start your journey towards a thriving future with IEHP and apply TODAY!
Work Model Location
This position is on a hybrid work schedule. (Mon & Fri - remote, Tues - Thurs onsite in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.)
Pay Range
USD $246,355.20 - USD $344,905.60 /Yr.

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