Data Classification Engineer

NorthBay, LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthBay, LLC is seeking a Data Classification Engineer in Abu Dhabi to ensure proper labelling of data before sharing with clients. The role involves managing classification tools, preparing client review reports, and proving data safety through audits.

Applicants should have 6+ years in data security or governance, with hands-on experience in data tools like Purview, IDMC, Informatica, and IBM Watson. Onsite location in Abu Dhabi with UAE regulatory awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience with data tools for classification and governance.
• Knowledge of security audits or client reviews (UAE PDPL, ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2).
• Ability to explain security rules to clients and teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when handling sensitive documents.

Responsibilities

• Label and organize data by applying the correct security labels.
• Set up and run data tools to automate data scanning and tagging.
• Create reports showing clients how their data is classified and protected.
• Serve as main technical contact for client tool access and reviews.
• Collaborate with IT and DB teams to fix mislabelled files and gaps.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Audit Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity/Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Purview

IDMC Data Governance

Informatica EDC

Informatica AXON

IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog

BigID

Job description

Position: Data Classification Engineer

Location:Abu Dhabi (Onsite)

Required Experience: 6+ years

Salary Range: AED 15,000-16,000

Summary:

We are looking for a Data Classification 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:

1. Label and Organize Data: Scan our databases to find sensitive information and apply the correct security labels.
2. Manage Security Tools: Set up and run data tools (like Microsoft Purview or IDMC data governance) to automate data scanning and tagging.
3. Prepare Client Reviews: Create clean, easy-to-understand reports showing clients how their data is classified and protected.
4. Host Audits: Act as the main technical contact when clients want to log in and review our security tools or files.
5. Fix Security Gaps: Work with our IT and database teams to fix any issues or mislabelled files found during client checks.

Skills & Requirements:

1. Tool 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.
2. Database Basics: Good knowledge of SQL to look through data tables and columns.
3. Audit Knowledge: Experience dealing with security audits or customer reviews (like UAE PDPL, ISO 27001, GDPR, or SOC 2).
4. Communication: Ability to clearly explain technical security rules to clients and internal teams.
5. Attention to Detail: Highly organized and precise when handling sensitive documents.

Education & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 6+ years of experience working in data security, data governance, or IT auditing.