Enexus Global Inc.
Data Governance and Security Engineer
Enexus Global Inc., Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Title:
Data Governance and Security Engineer
Location:
Hybrid in Dallas, TX
Duration:
3-6 month contract-to-hire
W2 / C2C / C2H
Exp: 10+
Skills : Azure, Data Governance, Risk & Compliance
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Data Governance and Security Engineer to help manage and protect the organization’s data assets using Azure Purview and Varonis. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining data classification, discovery, and access policies across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will be familiar with both governance and security principles and can bridge the gap between privacy, compliance, and operational risk.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the deployment, configuration, and administration of Azure Purview for data cataloging, classification, and lineage tracking
Monitor data access and user behavior through Varonis, investigating anomalies and recommending mitigations
Define and enforce data governance policies, including data classification, retention, and stewardship
Collaborate with data owners, legal, compliance, and IT to ensure regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA) are met
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of sensitive data and ensure proper access controls are in place
Work with security and cloud teams to design and implement protection measures for structured and unstructured data
Provide actionable reports and dashboards to stakeholders using both Azure Purview and Varonis insights
Support incident response related to data access, loss, or policy violations
Conduct periodic audits of data permissions and user roles
Educate business units on secure data handling, labeling, and sharing practices
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Management, or related field
5+ years of experience in data governance, information security, or risk/compliance roles
Hands-on experience with Azure Purview (data cataloging, scanning, classification)
Proficiency in using Varonis for data access monitoring and security alerting
Strong understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, FERPA)
Familiarity with Azure services, RBAC, and Microsoft Information Protection (MIP)
Excellent analytical, investigative, and documentation skills
Strong communication skills to interface with IT, compliance, and executive teams
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals or Azure Security Engineer Associate
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US or CIPP/EU) Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
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Data Governance and Security Engineer
Location:
Hybrid in Dallas, TX
Duration:
3-6 month contract-to-hire
W2 / C2C / C2H
Exp: 10+
Skills : Azure, Data Governance, Risk & Compliance
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Data Governance and Security Engineer to help manage and protect the organization’s data assets using Azure Purview and Varonis. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining data classification, discovery, and access policies across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will be familiar with both governance and security principles and can bridge the gap between privacy, compliance, and operational risk.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the deployment, configuration, and administration of Azure Purview for data cataloging, classification, and lineage tracking
Monitor data access and user behavior through Varonis, investigating anomalies and recommending mitigations
Define and enforce data governance policies, including data classification, retention, and stewardship
Collaborate with data owners, legal, compliance, and IT to ensure regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA) are met
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of sensitive data and ensure proper access controls are in place
Work with security and cloud teams to design and implement protection measures for structured and unstructured data
Provide actionable reports and dashboards to stakeholders using both Azure Purview and Varonis insights
Support incident response related to data access, loss, or policy violations
Conduct periodic audits of data permissions and user roles
Educate business units on secure data handling, labeling, and sharing practices
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Management, or related field
5+ years of experience in data governance, information security, or risk/compliance roles
Hands-on experience with Azure Purview (data cataloging, scanning, classification)
Proficiency in using Varonis for data access monitoring and security alerting
Strong understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, FERPA)
Familiarity with Azure services, RBAC, and Microsoft Information Protection (MIP)
Excellent analytical, investigative, and documentation skills
Strong communication skills to interface with IT, compliance, and executive teams
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals or Azure Security Engineer Associate
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US or CIPP/EU) Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
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