Senior Data Classification Specialist

NorthBay - Pakistan; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthBay - Pakistan in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Data Classification Specialist to label and organize data, ensuring correct security classifications before client sharing. You will manage tools like Purview, IDMC, and Informatica to scan and tag data accurately.

Responsibilities include preparing clear client review reports, hosting audits, and coordinating with IT and database teams to fix mislabelled files. A 10–15 year background in data security is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, CS or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in data security, data governance, or IT auditing.
• Experience with data classification and security labeling.
• Experience with security audits (UAE PDPL, ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2).
• Ability to explain technical security rules to clients and teams.
• High attention to detail and highly organized in handling sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Label and organize data by applying correct security labels.
• Manage data tools (Purview, IDMC, Informatica) to scan and tag data.
• Prepare client review reports showing data classification and protection.
• Host audits and act as technical contact for clients.
• Fix mislabelled files in collaboration with IT & database teams.

Skills

Purview

IDMC

Informatica EDC

Informatica AXON

Watson KC

BigID

SQL

Audits

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

Position: Data Classification Specialist

Location: Abu Dhabi (Onsite)

Required Experience: 10-15 years

Summary

We are looking for a Data Classification Specialist 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

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

Skills & Requirements

• Tool Experience: At least 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.
• Database Basics: Good knowledge of SQL to look through data tables and columns.
• Audit Knowledge: Experience dealing with security audits or customer reviews (like UAE PDPL, ISO 27001, GDPR, or SOC 2).
• Confidential
• Communication: Ability to clearly explain technical security rules to clients and internal teams.
• 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: 10 to 15 years of experience working in data security, data governance, or IT auditing.