Data Governance Engineer

Suncoast Credit Union; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Suncoast Credit Union is seeking a Data Governance Engineer to maintain data quality and compliance across the organization. This full-time remote role requires an advanced technical background in data governance principles to strategically leverage data as an asset. An ideal candidate will design governance frameworks, enforce standards, and promote best practices, ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of data stewardship.

Benefits

Bonus Program up to 12%

401K Matching up to 8%

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

PTO Wellness Days

3 weeks of Paid Time Off

Degree Assistance up to $5,000 per year

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data governance or related fields.
• Proven experience implementing data governance tools.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance trends.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain data governance frameworks.
• Collaborate on data ownership and accountability models.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data quality.

Skills

Data Governance

SQL

Data Visualization

Risk Assessment

Data Quality Standards

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information security, data science, or computer science

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Power BI

Tableau

Azure

AWS

Job description

Overview

Compensation: $70,000 - $105,000 based on experience and credentials

Location Type: Remote

Position Type: Full Time

The Data Governance Engineer focuses on implementing and maintaining robust data governance frameworks, ensuring the accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance of data across the organization. The ideal incumbent has an advanced technical background and a deep understanding of data governance principles, enabling the organization to leverage data as a strategic asset.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain data governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models
• Establish and enforce data quality standards, procedures, and metrics to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of organizational data
• Perform regular audits and assessments to identify and address data quality issues
• Develop and maintain policies, standards, and procedures for data classification, retention, and access management
• Ensure data governance practices comply with regulatory frameworks such as GLBA, PCI DSS, and NCUA guidelines
• Implement and manage data governance tools and platforms, integrating them with existing systems (e.g., data lakes, data warehouses, and BI platforms)
• Collaborate with IT and application teams to embed governance controls into data pipelines and workflows
• Partner with the Information Security team to establish and enforce controls to protect sensitive data, including encryption, anonymization, and masking techniques
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate data-related vulnerabilities
• Act as a liaison between business units, IT, and compliance teams to ensure data governance objectives are understood and implemented effectively
• Provide training and support to promote data governance awareness and best practices
• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor the effectiveness of data governance initiatives and present insights to senior leadership
• Track and communicate progress on data governance objectives, highlighting successes and areas for improvement
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of current trends, laws, and issues affecting the area of expertise
• Attend educational events to increase professional knowledge
• Complete annual compliance and info security training to understand employees' role in maintaining effective compliance and security programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, data science, computer science, or a related field (A comparable combination of work experience and training may be substituted for education requirements.)
• Certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)-supported by DAMA, or similar are preferred
• 3+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields
• Proven experience implementing data governance tools and frameworks in a medium to large organization
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices (e.g., DAMA DMBOK, NIST Data Framework)
• Hands-on experience with data governance tools such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica
• Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Familiarity with co-managed security and data governance services
• Knowledge of cloud-based data storage and processing platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)
• Ability to prioritize tasks by effectively managing competing and changing priorities to meet deadlines
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized with task management
• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult and often complex problems or situations
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with members, staff, vendors, and government regulators
• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union products, services, policies, and procedures
• Strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties

Benefits

• Financial Well-Being: Bonus Program up to 12%, 401K Matching up to 8%, Retirement Planning, Pay Increases based on Competency, Employee Loan Discounts, Flex Spending Accounts
• Wellness: Medical Coverage, Dental and Vision Coverage, Access to 4,000+ Gyms, Mental Health Resources, PTO Wellness Days, Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Work-Life Balance: 11 Paid Holidays, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Birthday PTO
• Community Involvement: Paid Volunteer Hours
• Growth: Degree Assistance up to $5,000 per year

For more information, including additional benefits, please visit our benefits website at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/benefits

Company Overview

Suncoast Credit Union is consistently chosen as a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace because its employees genuinely #LOVEWORK! Employees flourish in an inclusive culture celebrating growth and prioritizing the community.
For more information, please visit our careers site at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, data science, computer science, or a related field (A comparable combination of work experience and training may be substituted for education requirements.)
• Certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)-supported by DAMA, or similar are preferred
• 3+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields
• Proven experience implementing data governance tools and frameworks in a medium to large organization
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices (e.g., DAMA DMBOK, NIST Data Framework)
• Hands-on experience with data governance tools such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica
• Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Familiarity with co-managed security and data governance services
• Knowledge of cloud-based data storage and processing platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)
• Ability to prioritize tasks by effectively managing competing and changing priorities to meet deadlines
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized with task management
• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult and often complex problems or situations
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with members, staff, vendors, and government regulators
• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union products, services, policies, and procedures
• Strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties

Benefits

• Financial Well-Being: Bonus Program up to 12%, 401K Matching up to 8%, Retirement Planning, Pay Increases based on Competency, Employee Loan Discounts, Flex Spending Accounts
• Wellness: Medical Coverage, Dental and Vision Coverage, Access to 4,000+ Gyms, Mental Health Resources, PTO Wellness Days, Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Work-Life Balance: 11 Paid Holidays, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Birthday PTO
• Community Involvement: Paid Volunteer Hours
• Growth: Degree Assistance up to $5,000 per year

For more information, including additional benefits, please visit our benefits website at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/benefits

Company Overview

Suncoast Credit Union is consistently chosen as a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace because its employees genuinely #LOVEWORK! Employees flourish in an inclusive culture celebrating growth and prioritizing the community.
For more information, please visit our careers site at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/

• Design, implement, and maintain data governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models
• Establish and enforce data quality standards, procedures, and metrics to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of organizational data
• Perform regular audits and assessments to identify and address data quality issues
• Develop and maintain policies, standards, and procedures for data classification, retention, and access management
• Ensure data governance practices comply with regulatory frameworks such as GLBA, PCI DSS, and NCUA guidelines
• Implement and manage data governance tools and platforms, integrating them with existing systems (e.g., data lakes, data warehouses, and BI platforms)
• Collaborate with IT and application teams to embed governance controls into data pipelines and workflows
• Partner with the Information Security team to establish and enforce controls to protect sensitive data, including encryption, anonymization, and masking techniques
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate data-related vulnerabilities
• Act as a liaison between business units, IT, and compliance teams to ensure data governance objectives are understood and implemented effectively
• Provide training and support to promote data governance awareness and best practices
• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor the effectiveness of data governance initiatives and present insights to senior leadership
• Track and communicate progress on data governance objectives, highlighting successes and areas for improvement
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of current trends, laws, and issues affecting the area of expertise
• Attend educational events to increase professional knowledge
• Complete annual compliance and info security training to understand employees' role in maintaining effective compliance and security programs