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Data Governance & Security Engineer
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Full Time
Development Team
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Position: Data Governance & Security Engineer Location: Abu Dhabi (Onsite) Required
Experience
- 6+ years
- Salary Range: AED 15,000-16,000
Summary:
- We are looking for a Data Governance & Security Engineer to help manage how we organize and secure our data. In this role, you will make sure that our data is properly labelled (e.g., Public, Confidential, Restricted) before we share it with our clients. You will manage our data classification tools, prepare reports for client reviews, and prove to our clients that their information is safe with us.
Key Responsibilities
- Label and Organize Data: Scan our databases to find sensitive information and apply the correct security labels.
- Manage Security Tools: Set up and run data tools (like Microsoft Purview or IDMC data governance) to automate data scanning and tagging.
- Prepare Client Reviews: Create clean, easy-to-understand reports showing clients how their data is classified and protected.
- Host Audits: Act as the main technical contact when clients want to log in and review our security tools or files.
- Fix Security Gaps: Work with our IT and database teams to fix any issues or mislabelled files found during client checks.
Skills & Requirements:
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Experience
- At least 2-3 years of hands-on experience using data tools like Microsoft Purview, IDMC Data governance and data cataloguing, Informatica EDC, Informatica AXON, IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog, or BigID, or similar programs.
- Database Basics: Good knowledge of SQL to look through data tables and columns.
- Audit Knowledge: Experience dealing with security audits or customer reviews (like UAE PDPL, ISO 27001, GDPR, or SOC 2).
- Communication: Ability to clearly explain technical security rules to clients and internal teams.
- Attention to Detail: Highly organized and precise when handling sensitive documents.
Education & Experience:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
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Experience: 6+ years of experience working in data security, data governance, or IT auditing.
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How many years of experience do you have in Data Security, Data Governance, Data Classification, or IT Auditing?*
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-- No answer --a) Less than 5 yearsb) 5–9 yearsc) 10–15 yearsd) More than 15 years
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How many years of hands-on experience do you have with data classification/governance tools such as Microsoft Purview, IDMC, Informatica EDC/AXON, IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog, BigID, or similar?*
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-- No answer --a) No experienceb) Less than 1c) 1–2 yearsd) 3+ years
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Which of the following best describes your SQL experience?*
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-- No answer --a) No SQL experienceb) Basic SQL knowledgec) Strong SQL skills for querying databases, tables, and columnsd) Advanced SQL development only
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Which security/privacy frameworks or regulations have you worked with?*
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-- No answer --a) Noneb) GDPR onlyc) ISO 27001 / SOC 2 onlyd) UAE PDPL, GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar
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Have you participated in or supported client security audits, data governance reviews, or compliance assessments?*
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-- No answer --a) Nob) Limited exposurec) Yes, independently managed or acted as a technical contactd) Only internal audits
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Are you willing to relocate or work onsite in Abu Dhabi, UAE?*
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-- No answer --a) Yesb) Noc) I'm already based in Abu Dhabi
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-- No answer --a) Immediately / Available nowb) 15 daysc) 30 daysd) 60 dayse) 90 days
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