Sr. Data Governance Platform Specialist Hybrid (Houston or Dallas TX)

We are a global organization committed to harnessing data as a strategic asset to improve decision-making enhance operations and drive digital transformation. Our Data Strategy & Governance Office plays a central role in enabling data accountability transparency and quality across the enterprise. As part of this strategy we are investing in an enterprise data governance and cataloging platform and are seeking a hands-on technical specialist to build and operate this capability.

Role Overview

The Data Governance Platform Specialist is a hands-on technical individual contributor responsible for the installation configuration integration and ongoing operation of the enterprise data governance platform. This role focuses on the technical enablement of data governance including metadata ingestion catalog configuration data profiling data quality automation lineage enablement and platform support. The Platform Specialist works in close partnership with Data Governance leadership data engineering and security teams cloud architects and data stewards to ensure governance tooling is effectively integrated into the enterprise data ecosystem.

This position will offer some flexibility for hybrid work schedules to include both in-office presence and telecommute/virtual work to be based in either Houston or Dallas TX.

Key Responsibilities:

Governance Platform Implementation & Operations:

• Install configure and maintain the enterprise data governance and cataloging platform including environment setup upgrades patching and ongoing maintenance.
• Configure metadata models asset types relationships workflows and role-based permission structures within the governance platform.
• Monitor platform performance availability and reliability and troubleshoot technical issues related to configuration integrations and connectivity.

Metadata Ingestion ETL & Profiling:

• Design and implement automated metadata ingestion pipelines using native connectors APIs and ETL/ELT frameworks.
• Perform technical data profiling using SQL and governance platform capabilities leveraging ETL processes for automation and integration to support data quality and data readiness initiatives.
• Enable and support data quality automation in collaboration with data engineering and governance teams.

Integration Lineage & Classification:

• Integrate the governance platform with data warehouses cloud data lakes BI and reporting platforms and document repositories such as SharePoint.
• Enable validate and troubleshoot technical lineage across ingestion transformation and consumption layers.
• Implement data classification and tagging mechanisms to support sensitive data identification and compliance requirements.

Platform Support User Enablement & Access Configuration:

• Act as the primary technical support owner for the data governance platform resolving configuration integration and user-reported technical issues.
• Configure and maintain role-based access controls and permission models within the platform in alignment with approved governance and security policies.
• Support user onboarding and deprovisioning from a technical configuration perspective based on approved access requests.
• Develop and deliver technical user training onboarding materials and platform usage guidance for analysts stewards and technical users.
• Maintain operational documentation configuration standards and troubleshooting guides to ensure consistent and secure platform usage.

Technical Collaboration & Enablement:

• Partner with Data Governance leadership to translate governance requirements into technical configurations and platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with data engineering cloud security and privacy teams to embed governance tooling into data pipelines and platform architecture.
• Provide technical guidance to Data Governance Analysts and stewards on effective use of governance tools and metadata standards.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Data Science Computer Science or a related field plus at least 8 years of relevant experience in data governance data management or information architecture or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in data platform administration data engineering or information management roles with hands-on responsibility for implementing configuring and supporting enterprise data platforms.
• Proven hands-on experience administering and operating data governance and catalog platforms (e.g. Alation Collibra BigID AWS DataZone) including platform configuration upgrades metadata ingestion and operational support.
• Experience working with Oracle databases enterprise data warehouses and AWS-based enterprise data platforms with exposure to Azure environments.
• Practical experience enabling metadata ingestion technical data lineage data profiling and data quality automation across source systems data platforms and analytics environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong SQL and scripting skills to support metadata ingestion automation integration and technical data analysis.
• Experience integrating governance platforms with Oracle AWS-based data services and analytics tools using native connectors APIs and ETL/ELT frameworks.
• Working knowledge of data privacy security and compliance as they relate to metadata classification and access controls.
• Solid understanding of cloud-native data platforms with emphasis on AWS enterprise data platforms and familiarity with Azure data services.
• Experience using workflow orchestration tools to manage metadata ingestion and profiling processes.

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

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What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time