Data Protection & Classification Specialist

Thornton Tomasetti; Bogotá; On-site; COP 190,967,000 - 381,934,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Data Security Specialist in Bogotá to support data protection initiatives, focusing on data classification and securing unstructured data in File Shares and SharePoint. You will work with the Data Protection & Governance team to operationalize governance through tooling and analysis.

The role requires hands-on experience with data classification tools, knowledge of access controls, and strong English communication. Remote collaboration and cross-functional work are expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in data access governance, information security, or IT governance roles.
• Hands-on with data classification tools (Microsoft Purview, Varonis, Symantec DLP).
• Experience securing unstructured data in File Shares and SharePoint.
• Understanding of access control models and data governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain data classification tools to tag sensitive information.
• Analyze and secure unstructured data in File Shares and SharePoint with proper access controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align classification with business and compliance needs.
• Monitor data access and classification coverage; generate audit-ready reports.
• Identify improvements to data protection processes, tooling, and governance practices.
• Use advanced Excel techniques to analyze and present data insights.

Skills

Data governance

Data classification

PowerShell

Python

SQL

Excel advanced

English communication

IAM concepts

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Varonis

Symantec DLP

Azure File Sync

SharePoint

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Data Security Specialist in Bogotá to support data protection initiatives, focusing on data classification and securing unstructured data in File Shares and SharePoint. You will work with the Data Protection & Governance team to operationalize governance through tooling and analysis.

The role requires hands-on experience with data classification tools, knowledge of access controls, and strong English communication. Remote collaboration and cross-functional work are expected.