Data Discovery & Classification Engineer
Data Discovery & Classification Engineer
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Job Description
Our client is seeking a skilled Data Discovery & Classification Engineer to join our data management team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying classifying and protecting sensitive data across the organization ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and internal policies.
The opportunity:
Onboarding Data Sources:
o Work with IT and data teams to integrate new data sources into the existing data management platform. (e.g. Teams OneDrive file storage APIs).
o Monitor data source health and connectivity; resolve any ingestion issues.
o Automate inventory updates where possible using scripts or tools.
o Create and maintain detailed documentation for each data source records including metadata data lineage along with onboarding process.
Maintaining Inventory of Data Sources:
o Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all data sources ensuring each source is accurately cataloged and classified.
o Regularly monitor data sources for changes or updates ensuring the inventory reflects the current state of data assets.
o Generate reports on the status and progress of data sources highlighting any issues or areas for improvement.
Data Classification & Tagging:
o Create and maintain classification categories.
o Apply appropriate tags and labels to data to facilitate easy retrieval and management.
o Adjust classification rules based on changing business needs and policies.
Metrics and Reporting:
o Develop dashboards and reports to track onboarding status classification accuracy and data inventory health.
o Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as:
o Number of data sources onboarded
o Percentage of classified vs. unclassified data
Automation and Process Improvement:
o Identify opportunities to automate data onboarding and classification processes.
o Create and maintain scripts to automate data extraction and classification.
o Propose and implement improvements to data ingestion pipelines and workflows.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What you need:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
Proven experience as a Data Discovery & Classification Engineer or in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of data discovery and classification tools and technologies (e.g. Congruity 360 Microsoft Purview Big ID etc.).
Experience with data protection tools and technologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Employment Type
Full Time
