Data Governance & Security Engineer - Onsite Abu Dhabi

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

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