Data Discovery & Classification Engineer

UST; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Data Discovery & Classification Engineer to join their data management team. This role involves identifying and classifying sensitive data across the organization to ensure compliance with data protection regulations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and have proven experience with data classification tools. Join UST and make a significant impact through your skills and creativity.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Supplemental Healthcare coverage

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Discovery & Classification Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of data discovery and classification tools and technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor data source health and connectivity; resolve any ingestion issues.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all data sources.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track onboarding status.

Skills

Data Management

Databases

Database

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Congruity 360

Microsoft Purview

Big ID

Job description

Data Discovery & Classification Engineer

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Role Description

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

Role Description

Data Discovery & Classification Engineer

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are

We are seeking a skilled Data Discovery & Classification Engineer to join our data management team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, classifying, and protecting sensitive data across the organization, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and internal policies.

The Opportunity

• Onboarding Data Sources :
• Work with IT and data teams to integrate new data sources into the existing data management platform. (e.g., Teams, OneDrive, file storage, APIs).
• Monitor data source health and connectivity; resolve any ingestion issues.
• Automate inventory updates where possible using scripts or tools.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for each data source records, including metadata, data lineage, along with onboarding process.
• Maintaining Inventory of Data Sources :
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all data sources, ensuring each source is accurately cataloged and classified.
• Regularly monitor data sources for changes or updates, ensuring the inventory reflects the current state of data assets.
• Generate reports on the status and progress of data sources, highlighting any issues or areas for improvement.
• Create and maintain classification categories.
• Apply appropriate tags and labels to data to facilitate easy retrieval and management.
• Adjust classification rules based on changing business needs and policies.
• Metrics and Reporting :
• Develop dashboards and reports to track onboarding status, classification accuracy, and data inventory health.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as :
• Number of data sources onboarded
• Percentage of classified vs. unclassified data
• Automation and Process Improvement :
• Identify opportunities to automate data onboarding and classification processes.
• Create and maintain scripts to automate data extraction and classification.
• Propose and implement improvements to data ingestion pipelines and workflows.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Discovery & Classification Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of data discovery and classification tools and technologies (e.g., Congruity 360, Microsoft Purview, Big ID etc.).
• Experience with data protection tools and technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Compensation Range : $95,034-$104,236

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year). They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Part-time regular and temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All Canadian employees who work in a province, territory or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What We Believe

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace, Free of Discrimination and Harassment

At UST, we strive to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Our Human Rights Policy further illustrates our stand on this. We are committed to following fair employment practices that provide equal opportunities to all employees. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status. At UST, we value diversity and believe that a diverse workplace builds a competitive advantage.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and / or your performance.

Skills

Data Management,Databases,Database

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting

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