We are looking for Data Security and Governance Consultant for our client in Milpitas, CA
Job Title: Data Security and Governance Consultant
Job Location: Milpitas, CA
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $60hr - $65hr
Requirement/Must Have:
- 10+ years of experience in Data Security and Governance.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in project kickoff and planning activities.
- Conduct stakeholder interviews (up to 15 stakeholders).
- Identify data assets, repositories, and governance use cases.
- Define test datasets and document current-state governance controls.
- Assess data discovery, classification, and labelling capabilities.
- Evaluate custom classifiers, sensitive information types (SITs), and auto-labelling policies.
- Test governance capabilities across SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Exchange Online, and On-premises File Shares (CIFS/NFS).
- Evaluate permission analytics and entitlement visibility.
- Assess excessive access detection and data ownership capabilities.
- Review governance controls and remediation workflows.
- Analyze policy enforcement mechanisms and DLP controls.
- Evaluate DSPM for AI capabilities.
- Assess governance controls for Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and enterprise AI applications.
- Review AI policy enforcement, monitoring, and reporting functions.
- Evaluate AI data exposure and risk management capabilities.
- Coordinate with Microsoft, Varonis, and BigID teams.
- Review platform configurations and deployment approaches.
- Validate use cases and technical outcomes across vendors.
- Support environment readiness and testing activities.
- Consolidate findings from all governance pillars.
- Develop comparative scoring and assessment reports.
- Document platform strengths, weaknesses, and trade-offs.
- Contribute to architecture recommendations (single vendor, hybrid, or best-of-breed approach).
- Support executive presentations and knowledge transfer sessions.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Microsoft Security & Compliance solutions.
- Knowledge of data classification, data protection, and governance programs.
- Experience evaluating enterprise security platforms.
- Understanding of AI governance and Copilot security controls.
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud and Microsoft 365 environments.
Skills:
- Microsoft Purview.
- Information Protection.
- Data Classification & Labeling.
- DSPM.
- DLP.
- Compliance Reporting.
- Varonis.
- DatAdvantage.
- Permission Analytics.
- Data Governance.
- Access Management.
- BigID.
- Data Intelligence.
- Data Discovery.
- Data Classification.
- AI Governance.
- Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance.
- Data Governance Frameworks.
- Data Security Posture Management (DSPM).
- Access Governance & Identity Concepts.
- AI/GenAI Risk Governance.
- Compliance & Audit Reporting.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related discipline.
- Relevant certifications (preferred): Microsoft Purview / Security Certifications, Data Governance Certifications, Information Security Certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.).
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
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