Senior Data Expert - Data Discovery & Governance
LocationUnited States
Work moderemote
Typecontract
SenioritySenior
DepartmentInformation Technology
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedAug 17, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live23h ago
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Enterprise Data Discovery & Classification
Data Governance & Data Protection
Data Lifecycle Management
Collibra / Metadata Management
Experience evaluating data security/governance tools
Strong stakeholder management and POC leadership
Senior-level Data Discovery & Classification experience
Strong Data Governance & Data Protection background
Experience with Data Lifecycle Management
Hands-on knowledge of Collibra and metadata management/integration
Experience with data security/classification tools such as OneTrust, BigID, Varonis, Cyera, Delphix, RecordPoint, Microsoft Purview
Experience leading Data Discovery, Inventory & Classification initiatives
Ability to conduct stakeholder workshops
Experience leading POCs / tool evaluations
Ability to assess classification accuracy, security, scalability, usability, integrations, and metadata flow
Strong experience developing recommendations and implementation roadmaps
Skills
OneTrust
BigID
Varonis
Cyera
Delphix
RecordPoint
Collibra
Microsoft Purview
Job Title: Senior Data Expert – Data Discovery & Governance
Duration: 3–4 Month Contract (Potential Extension)
Type: Remote / Project-Based
Job Summary:
Seeking a senior Data Expert with strong experience in data discovery, classification, cybersecurity, data protection, governance, and lifecycle management. The consultant will lead enterprise data discovery and classification initiatives, evaluate data security/governance tools, and support Collibra integration.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead data discovery, inventory, classification, and governance initiatives.
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Evaluate tools including OneTrust, BigID, Varonis, Cyera, Delphix, RecordPoint, Collibra, and Microsoft Purview.
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Conduct stakeholder workshops and lead Proof-of-Concept (POC) evaluations.
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Assess classification accuracy, security, scalability, integrations, usability, and metadata flow.
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Develop recommendations, implementation feasibility assessments, and a roadmap.
Must-Have Skills:
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Enterprise Data Discovery & Classification
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Data Governance & Data Protection
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Data Lifecycle Management
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Collibra / Metadata Management
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Experience evaluating data security/governance tools
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Strong stakeholder management and POC leadership
Requirements
Senior-level Data Discovery & Classification experience
Strong Data Governance & Data Protection background
Experience with Data Lifecycle Management
Hands-on knowledge of Collibra and metadata management/integration
Experience with data security/classification tools such as:
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OneTrust
•
BigID
•
Varonis
•
Cyera
•
Delphix
•
RecordPoint
•
Microsoft Purview
Experience leading Data Discovery, Inventory & Classification initiatives
Ability to conduct stakeholder workshops
Experience leading POCs / tool evaluations
Ability to assess classification accuracy, security, scalability, usability, integrations, and metadata flow
Strong experience developing recommendations and implementation roadmaps
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