Data Governance & Security Engineer - Onsite Abu Dhabi

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

Job summary

NorthBay, LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Data Governance & Security Engineer to lead data labeling, classification, and security controls. You will implement governance tools and coordinate with clients to demonstrate that their data is protected.

The role requires 6+ years in data security or governance, a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS, and hands-on experience with governance tools and SQL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience working in data security, data governance, or IT auditing.
• Ability to clearly explain technical security rules to clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Label and organize data: scan databases to find sensitive information and apply the correct security labels.
• Manage security tools: set up and run data governance tools to automate scanning and tagging.
• Prepare client reviews: create reports showing data classification and protection.
• Host audits: act as the technical contact when clients review security tools or files.
• Fix security gaps: collaborate with IT and database teams to remediate mislabelled files.

Job description

NorthBay, LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Data Governance & Security Engineer to lead data labeling, classification, and security controls. You will implement governance tools and coordinate with clients to demonstrate that their data is protected.

The role requires 6+ years in data security or governance, a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS, and hands-on experience with governance tools and SQL.