Data Governance & Security Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2

Skills

Information Technology (IT)
Data Management
Data Governance
Cybersecurity
CISSP

Job Details

Data Governance and Security Engineer

Contract-to-Hire

Dallas, TX

Hybrid – 1 day a week onsite (Tuesdays)

 

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Data Governance and Security Engineer. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in implementing and managing enterprise-wide data governance and security practices using Azure Purview and Varonis. This role is hybrid, with in-person work and interviews conducted on Tuesdays at the Dallas, TX office.

 

What you’ll be responsible for

  • Deploying, configuring, and managing Azure Purview for data cataloging, classification, and lineage
  • Monitoring data access and user behavior with Varonis, investigating anomalies
  • Defining and enforcing data governance policies around classification, retention, and stewardship
  • Partnering with legal, compliance, and IT stakeholders to ensure GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA compliance
  • Maintaining an accurate inventory of sensitive data with appropriate access controls
  • Collaborating with security and cloud teams to implement protection for structured and unstructured data
  • Generating reports and dashboards using insights from Azure Purview and Varonis
  • Supporting incident response efforts related to data access or violations
  • Conducting regular audits of data permissions and user roles
  • Educating teams on secure data handling and labeling practices

 

Required Experience/Skills

  • 5+ years in data governance, information security, or compliance roles
  • Expertise in Azure Purview (cataloging, scanning, classification)
  • Proficiency in Varonis for monitoring and alerts
  • Solid understanding of data privacy laws (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, FERPA)
  • Knowledge of Azure, RBAC, and Microsoft Information Protection (MIP)
  • Strong investigative and documentation skills
  • Effective communicator able to work across business, IT, and compliance teams

 

Nice-to-Haves

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals or Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
  • CISSP or CIPP/US or CIPP/EU certifications

 

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field

 

Pay & Benefits Summary

Contract Pay: $45/hr. W2

CTH Salary: Approximately $100,000 annually upon conversion

 

Apply Now!

 

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