Data Governance & Security Engineer — Onsite, Abu Dhabi

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

Job summary

NorthBay Solutions in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Data Governance & Security Engineer to strengthen how we organize and protect data. You will label data, manage classification tools, and prepare client reviews to demonstrate security of information.

The role requires 6+ years of experience in data security/governance, hands-on work with data tools (Purview, IDMC, Informatica, WKC or BigID), and familiarity with industry audits (PDPL, ISO 27001, SOC 2). Uplifting data privacy is key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in data security, data governance, or IT auditing.
• Hands-on experience with data tools and data governance platforms.
• Experience with UAE PDPL, ISO 27001, GDPR, or SOC 2 audits.

Responsibilities

• Label and organize data by applying correct security labels to sensitive information.
• Set up and run data governance tools (e.g., Purview, IDMC) to automate data scanning and tagging.
• Create clear reports showing data classification and protection for client reviews.
• Serve as technical contact during client login/audit of security tools and files.
• Collaborate with IT and DB teams to remediate mislabelled files found in checks.

Skills

Data Governance

SQL

Security Audits

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Purview

IDMC Data Governance

Informatica EDC

Informatica AXON

IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog

BigID

Job description

NorthBay Solutions in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Data Governance & Security Engineer to strengthen how we organize and protect data. You will label data, manage classification tools, and prepare client reviews to demonstrate security of information.

The role requires 6+ years of experience in data security/governance, hands-on work with data tools (Purview, IDMC, Informatica, WKC or BigID), and familiarity with industry audits (PDPL, ISO 27001, SOC 2). Uplifting data privacy is key.