Data Classification Engineer - Onsite Abu Dhabi

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

Job summary

NorthBay - Pakistan is seeking a Data Classification Engineer in Abu Dhabi to organize and secure client data. You will label data, manage classification tools, and prepare client review reports to demonstrate data protection.

The role requires 6+ years in data security or governance, with strong SQL skills and experience with major data tools. Onsite work in Abu Dhabi is expected, with a focus on accuracy and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in data security, governance or IT auditing.
• Experience with data classification and security tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Label and organize data by applying correct security labels to datasets.
• Manage security tools like Purview, IDMC, or similar to automate scanning.
• Prepare clear client reviews showing how data is classified and protected.
• Host audits and act as the technical contact for client reviews of tools.
• Fix mislabelled files and gaps in security with IT and database teams.

Skills

SQL

Security Audits

Client Communication

Data Governance

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, CS

Tools

Microsoft Purview

IDMC Data Governance

Informatica EDC

Informatica AXON

IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog

BigID

Job description

NorthBay - Pakistan is seeking a Data Classification Engineer in Abu Dhabi to organize and secure client data. You will label data, manage classification tools, and prepare client review reports to demonstrate data protection.

The role requires 6+ years in data security or governance, with strong SQL skills and experience with major data tools. Onsite work in Abu Dhabi is expected, with a focus on accuracy and audit readiness.