Sr. Data Governance Engineer- Contract to hire
Summary
We are seeking a Sr. Data Governance Engineer to drive the implementation and auditing of enterprise data governance policies, focused on compliance, security, and discoverability within Microsoft Fabric. This individual will serve as the authority for operationalizing governance controls, standardizing frameworks, and ensuring the responsible use of data, especially for AI initiatives.
This team member will focus on Data Governance Implementation, and Automation within our Fabric OneLake, Lakehouse, and Workspaces with regards to Policy Enforcement, and Auditing (AI Focus), Metadata, Lineage, and Stewardship
Responsibilities
- Architect, deploy, and audit Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and object-level security across Fabric's OneLake and Workspaces.
- Automate the enforcement and reporting of governance and compliance policies (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) using PowerShell, Python, or SQL.
- Establish metadata, data lineage, and data quality standards within Fabric to promote certified and trusted datasets.
- Serve as the SME for AI governance, collaborating with architects and security teams to embed controls early in the data lifecycle.
Requirements
- Solid foundation in Data Engineering, Governance, or Platform Administration with hands-on experience architecting and implementing governance/security models in Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Lakehouse, Workspaces, Pipelines).
- Expertise in RBAC design, data masking, and security controls for cloud data platforms.
- Proficiency in automation scripting (PowerShell, Python, or SQL) to deploy and audit governance configurations at scale.
- Practical experience with DAMA-DMBOK principles, and translating regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA) into technical controls.
This is a 6-month Contract-for-Hire opportunity with our Lenexa, KS client. The team works at the office four days a week. Employee benefits include Medical/Dental Benefits, Paid time off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k). H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position. No third-parties, please.
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