Senior Consultant - Data Classification

DiceTek UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 290,160 - 424,080; Full time

Job summary

DiceTek UAE in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Senior Consultant specializing in Data Classification. The role involves implementing solutions using Microsoft Purview and advising clients on data governance and privacy compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years of experience, strong expertise in data protection, and the ability to assess and mitigate data risks. This position offers a full-time opportunity with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven senior‑level experience in data classification and data protection consulting.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Purview or equivalent.
• In‑depth knowledge of privacy regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement data classification solutions using Microsoft Purview.
• Develop and maintain data classification policies and procedures.
• Conduct data risk assessments and provide expert guidance.

Skills

Microsoft Purview

Data classification

Data privacy tools

Data governance

Information security

Data protection

Sensitivity labeling

Data discovery

Data risk assessment

Compliance requirements

Data privacy regulations

Information governance

Data security best practices

Policy development

Procedure development

Access governance

Sensitive data management

Data loss prevention

Classification taxonomy

Risk remediation

Stakeholder management

Consulting

Client advisory

Governance workshops

Compliance reporting

Audit support

CISSP

CIPP

Technical documentation

Executive reporting

Education

Relevant certifications such as CISSP or CIPP

Job description

Senior Consultant – Data Classification

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: IT and Services

Function: Consulting

Experience: 7-10 years

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 26,000-38,000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the city; please confirm the final offer with the employer)

Senior Consultant – Data Classification in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an IT and Services opportunity for an experienced data privacy and governance professional with strong expertise in Microsoft Purview, data classification, data protection controls, compliance requirements, and data risk assessment. This role is ideal for a senior consultant who can advise clients, implement classification solutions, strengthen information security practices, and support secure management of sensitive enterprise data assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement data classification solutions using Microsoft Purview and equivalent data privacy, discovery, labeling, and governance tools.
• Develop, refine, and maintain data classification policies, procedures, standards, and operating guidelines.
• Assess client data environments to identify sensitive, confidential, regulated, and business‑critical information.
• Provide expert guidance on data security best practices, privacy controls, labeling approaches, access governance, and secure data handling.
• Conduct data risk assessments to identify exposure risks, compliance gaps, classification weaknesses, and process improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with business, technology, compliance, legal, cyber security, risk, and data governance teams to align classification activities with organizational requirements.
• Support the design of classification taxonomies, sensitivity labels, retention considerations, control mapping, and information protection workflows.
• Review data privacy and compliance requirements and translate them into practical classification rules and governance procedures.
• Prepare recommendations, assessment reports, remediation plans, stakeholder updates, and executive‑level summaries.
• Support implementation workshops, requirement sessions, tool configuration discussions, user awareness activities, and governance reviews.
• Monitor classification effectiveness and recommend improvements based on risk findings, audit observations, user feedback, and regulatory expectations.
• Help clients establish repeatable processes for ongoing classification maintenance, exception handling, control evidence, and compliance reporting.

Ideal Profile

• Proven senior‑level experience in data classification, data privacy, data governance, information security, or data protection consulting.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Purview for data classification, sensitivity labeling, data discovery, data governance, or information protection.
• Experience with equivalent data privacy, data loss prevention, data cataloging, or information governance toolsets will be valuable.
• In‑depth knowledge of data privacy regulations, compliance requirements, information security controls, and data protection best practices.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, identify data exposure issues, and recommend practical control improvements.
• Strong understanding of classification policies, data handling standards, sensitive data categories, access controls, and governance operating models.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to advise senior business, risk, compliance, and technology stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured approach to assessment, documentation, and solution design.
• Ability to communicate complex privacy and security concepts in a clear, practical, and business‑friendly manner.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP or CIPP will be an advantage.
• Comfortable working across multiple client environments, priorities, and compliance expectations.

Skills Set

• Microsoft Purview
• Data classification
• Data privacy tools
• Data governance
• Information security
• Data protection
• Sensitivity labeling
• Data discovery
• Data risk assessment
• Compliance requirements
• Data privacy regulations
• Information governance
• Data security best practices
• Policy development
• Procedure development
• Access governance
• Sensitive data management
• Data loss prevention
• Classification taxonomy
• Risk remediation
• Stakeholder management
• Consulting
• Client advisory
• Governance workshops
• Compliance reporting
• Audit support
• CISSP
• CIPP
• Technical documentation
• Executive reporting

Why Join Us

This opportunity is a strong fit for a senior data classification consultant who wants to work on privacy, governance, and information security initiatives in Abu Dhabi’s enterprise technology market. The role offers exposure to Microsoft Purview, data privacy tools, client advisory work, risk assessments, compliance programs, and secure data management projects, and is well suited for a consultant who enjoys helping organizations protect sensitive data while building scalable and practical governance frameworks.

About the Company

Dicetek LLC is a technology services and consulting company supporting clients across the UAE and wider region with skilled professionals in data governance, cyber security, business analysis, software development, cloud, DevOps, and digital transformation. The company helps organizations strengthen compliance, improve data protection, modernize technology operations, and deliver reliable enterprise solutions for long‑term business growth.