Data Governance Consultant

Global Technology Solutions Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai seeks a Data Governance Specialist to implement data governance policies within IT and cybersecurity functions. The role requires 2–4 years of experience in data governance and familiarity with tools like Collibra and Informatica. The position offers a tax-free salary between AED 18,000–20,000, a 3-year contract, and benefits including visa support and travel insurance.

Benefits

Visa support

Relocation support

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in data governance, data management, or information governance roles.
• Exposure to cybersecurity, IT risk, or compliance environments.
• Familiarity with data governance tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing data governance policies across IT and cybersecurity.
• Support data classification, access control, and metadata management.
• Participate in training and awareness initiatives for data governance.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Information governance

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tools

Collibra

Informatica

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Assist in implementing data governance policies and procedures across IT and cybersecurity functions

Support data classification, access control, and metadata management efforts

Help document and maintain data ownership and stewardship models

Ensure governance alignment with internal security policies and relevant standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)

Work with business and technical teams to improve data quality and ensure consistency in data usage

Participate in training and awareness initiatives to promote data governance best practices

What We’re Looking For

2–4 years of experience in data governance, data management, or information governance roles

Exposure to cybersecurity, IT risk, or compliance environments

Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Microsoft Purview)

Basic understanding of regulatory and security frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)

Airline or aviation industry experience is highly desirable

Strong attention to detail and good documentation skills

A collaborative mindset and ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders

What’s On Offer

Tax-free monthly salary of AED 18,000–20,000

3-year contract with potential for 2-year extension

Visa, relocation support, and travel insurance included

Opportunity to work on strategic IT and cybersecurity data initiatives in a major regional organisation