Data Governance & Security Engineer

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

Job summary

NorthBay Solutions LLC is seeking a Data Governance & Security Engineer to oversee data labeling, classification, and secure sharing with clients. The role involves managing data governance tools, producing client-ready reports, and ensuring compliance with security standards.

Onsite in Abu Dhabi with a focus on strict data handling and audit readiness. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience in data security and governance, strong SQL skills, and the ability to communicate security

Qualifications

• Hands-on data tools like Microsoft Purview, IDMC, Informatica EDC/AXON, IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog or BigID.
• SQL knowledge to query data tables/columns.
• Experience with security audits or client reviews (UAE PDPL, ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2).
• Clear ability to explain technical security rules to clients and teams.
• Highly organized and precise handling of sensitive documents.

Responsibilities

• Label and organize data by applying correct security labels.
• Manage security tools to automate data scanning and tagging.
• Prepare clean reports showing data classification and protection for client reviews.
• Host audits as the main technical contact for client login/review of tools/files.
• Fix security gaps by coordinating with IT and database teams.

Skills

Tool experience

Database knowledge

Audit knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position: Data Governance & Security Engineer

Location:Abu Dhabi (Onsite)

Required Experience: 6+ years

Salary Range: AED 15,000-16,000

Summary

We are looking for a Data Governance & Security 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.