Data Governance Engineer

KellyMitchell Group; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell is seeking a Data Governance Engineer in Glendale, CA for a 12-month contract on a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote). The role focuses on hands-on administration of enterprise data governance tools with a strong emphasis on Snowflake, RBAC, masking, and tagging.

You will partner with data engineering, security, and governance teams to implement policies as technical controls and maintain reliable production operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in data engineering, software engineering, or platform engineering.
• Strong hands-on Snowflake experience: RBAC, data masking, object tagging.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience supporting, monitoring and troubleshooting production systems.
• Knowledge of data catalogs, metadata management, data classification, and data quality.
• Ability to translate governance/security requirements into technical implementations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and configure Snowflake Horizon and Snowflake security features (RBAC, masking, tagging).
• Implement and maintain data access governance policies and security controls across data platforms.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot data quality checks, alerts, and governance tools.
• Maintain data catalogs, metadata, descriptions, and classification standards to improve discoverability.
• Support identity and access integrations, user onboarding, access certifications, and governance troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with platform engineering and SRE to test, integrate, and deploy governance capabilities.
• Automate governance configurations and maintain runbooks and procedures.

Skills

Snowflake RBAC

SQL

Python

Data governance

RBAC

Data masking

Production support

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Snowflake Horizon

Job description

Job Summary Our client, a leading entertainment and media company, is seeking a Data Governance Engineer to join their team! This position is a 12-month contract opportunity based in Glendale, CA, with a hybrid schedule requiring 4 days onsite and 1 day remote per week. The Data Governance Engineer will be responsible for the hands‑on administration, configuration, and daily operations of enterprise data governance and security tools, with a strong focus on Snowflake. This role partners closely with data engineering, platform engineering, security, and governance teams to translate policies into effective technical controls and support reliable production operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Administer and configure Snowflake Horizon and native Snowflake security features, including role-based access control (RBAC), data masking, and object tagging
• Implement and maintain data access governance policies and security controls across enterprise data platforms
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot data quality checks, alerts, and production governance tools
• Maintain data catalogs, metadata, data descriptions, and classification standards to improve data discoverability and reliability
• Support identity and access integrations, user onboarding, access certifications, and governance-related troubleshooting
• Collaborate with platform engineering and SRE teams to test, integrate, and deploy new governance capabilities, including automated data tagging
• Automate governance configurations where possible and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 3+ years of professional experience in data engineering, software engineering, or platform engineering
• Strong hands‑on experience with Snowflake, including RBAC, data masking, and object tagging
• Strong working proficiency in SQL and Python
• Experience supporting, monitoring, and troubleshooting production systems
• Working knowledge of data governance principles, including data catalogs, metadata management, data classification, and data quality
• Experience translating business, governance, or security requirements into technical implementations
• Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technical tools, troubleshoot independently, and collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice‑to‑Haves)

• Experience with data access governance platforms such as Immuta or SecuPi
• Familiarity with data quality monitoring tools such as Anomalo, Monte Carlo, or similar solutions
• Experience with data catalog and metadata management platforms such as Alation, Collibra, or Microsoft Purview
• Experience with infrastructure as code and CI/CD tools, including Terraform or equivalent technologies
• Knowledge of identity and access management solutions such as Okta or SailPoint
• Experience participating in technical vendor evaluations, proofs of concept, or implementing privacy and compliance controls
• Familiarity with AI-assisted data documentation, automated metadata generation, or LLM access patterns involving governed data

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong Technical Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving
• Ownership and Accountability for Production Systems
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration and Communication
• Attention to Detail and Security‑First Mindset

Work Environment

Location: Glendale, CA Schedule: Hybrid – 4 days onsite and 1 day remote per week Contract Duration: 52 weeks Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $56.00 and $80.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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