Senior Data Governance Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Data Governance Engineer to drive and enhance data governance initiatives, focusing on securing and optimizing data within Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 platforms.

The ideal candidate will apply technical expertise to implement governance processes, ensure compliance, and support secure collaboration across the organization.

Responsibilities

Administer Microsoft Purview to establish data classification, labeling, and retention policies
Implement data loss prevention policies and respond to compliance alerts
Support audits and reporting by monitoring sensitive data activity
Manage data protection and compliance features across Microsoft 365 applications
Deploy sensitivity labels and policies to safeguard organizational data
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to enforce governance frameworks
Maintain metadata management, data cataloging, and data lineage mechanisms
Investigate data leakage instances and lead mitigation efforts in collaboration with security teams
Optimize sharing configurations, guest access, and conditional access policies in collaboration tools
Facilitate regulatory adherence to standards such as GDPR, SOX, and DORA

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related discipline
3+ years of experience in data governance, compliance, or security engineering roles
Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 Compliance Center tools
Familiarity with Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook collaboration environments
Understanding of regulatory requirements like GDPR, SOX, or DORA
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals or CIPT
Background integrating Microsoft Purview with Sentinel, Defender for Cloud Apps, or SIEM platforms
Knowledge of scripting capabilities (e.g., PowerShell, Graph API) is advantageous

We offer

International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

Senior Data Governance Engineer

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