Senior Data Strategy, Governance & DataOps Consultant

CyberGate Defense L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Data Strategy, Governance & DataOps. This role involves leading client engagements, ensuring data compliance, and designing scalable data frameworks. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in a relevant field, strong knowledge of data privacy regulations, and expertise with cloud data platforms. Fluency in Arabic is a plus, and the position is based in Abu Dhabi/Dubai.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in data privacy, governance, or analytics in consulting.
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, ISO standards, and UAE data laws.
• Demonstrated experience in data classification and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead Privacy Impact Assessments and embed privacy in analytics workflows.
• Design enterprise-wide data classification and mapping frameworks.
• Analyze data flows across various systems to optimize performance.
• Advise on data lifecycle management and secure data practices.

Skills

Data privacy

Data governance

Data architecture

DataOps

Analytics

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Power BI

Purview

Azure Data Factory

Job description

A leading data consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Data Strategy, Governance & DataOps. This role involves leading client engagements, ensuring data compliance, and designing scalable data frameworks. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in a relevant field, strong knowledge of data privacy regulations, and expertise with cloud data platforms. Fluency in Arabic is a plus, and the position is based in Abu Dhabi/Dubai.