Data Governance Specialist

SGS; Bogotá; Híbrido; COP 90.000.000 - 150.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SGS is a global leader in inspection, verification, testing and certification, driving data governance and information security across its enterprise. The Data Governance Specialist will define governance policies, ensure data quality and security, and collaborate with IT and business teams to support data protection initiatives.

This role requires collaboration, adherence to regulatory requirements, and ongoing improvement of data management practices within a hybrid work environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years in data governance, data management, or similar roles.
• Experience managing critical business data and backup systems in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of data backup and archiving processes.
• Azure File Share/Blob Storage preferred; Veeam/GoodSync preferred.
• Understanding of network segmentation and firewall concepts (preferred).
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Define and implement data governance policies and standards.
• Identify critical data sources and establish data retention requirements.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across systems.
• Support backup, archiving, and data storage strategies.
• Collaborate with IT teams on network segmentation and data protection initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and data inventory records.
• Assist in SOPs related to data management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Support continuous improvement of data governance processes.

Conocimientos

Data governance

Data management

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Azure

Veeam Backup & Replication

GoodSync

Firewall concepts

Descripción del empleo

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around theworld.

The Data Governance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the quality, security, and proper management of critical business data across the organization. This role collaborates with business and IT teams to define data governance policies, ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements, and support data protection strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement data governance policies and standards
• Identify critical data sources and establish data retention requirements
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across systems
• Support backup, archiving, and data storage strategies
• Collaborate with IT teams on network segmentation and data protection initiatives
• Maintain documentation and data inventory records
• Assist in the creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to data management
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Support continuous improvement of data governance processes

• achelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or similar roles
• Experience managing critical business data and backup systems in enterprise environments
• Knowledge of data backup and archiving processes
• Experience with Microsoft Azure (File Share, Blob Storage) (preferred)
• Experience with Veeam Backup & Replication and/or GoodSync (preferred)
• Understanding of network segmentation and firewall concepts (preferred)
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification
• Advanced English proficiency (additional languages are a plus)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Salary:

To be agreed

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Modality:

Hybrid work model

Contract Type:

Indefinite-term contract