Cloud Data Governance Architect

Steampunk; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk is looking for a Data Governance Specialist to design and implement data governance practices focused on metadata management and data cataloging. The role will collaborate with technical teams to ensure data assets are discoverable and trustworthy.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2–5 years of experience in data governance, and hands-on experience with tools like Collibra and Alation. The position offers a competitive salary between $95,000 and $125,000 based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in data governance or related roles.
• Understanding of metadata types and data lineage concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud environments and access control concepts.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain data catalogs and metadata repositories.
• Support data governance processes including stewardship and quality management.
• Facilitate alignment on data definitions and standards.

Skills

Data governance

Metadata management

Data cataloging

SQL

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Azure Purview

Job description

Steampunk is looking for a Data Governance Specialist to design and implement data governance practices focused on metadata management and data cataloging. The role will collaborate with technical teams to ensure data assets are discoverable and trustworthy.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2–5 years of experience in data governance, and hands-on experience with tools like Collibra and Alation. The position offers a competitive salary between $95,000 and $125,000 based on experience and location.