Senior Data Governance & Classification Specialist

We are seeking a Senior Data Governance & Classification Specialist to provide technical and strategic advisory services to government entities building data asset registers and implementing classification policies. The role includes designing classification guidelines and toolkits, measuring compliance with national data classification policies, leading national risk assessment initiatives, and organizing knowledge-transfer workshops.

Provide technical and strategic advisory services to government entities to help them build their data asset registers and implement classification policies.

Design guidelines and toolkits to enable government employees to classify data independently and efficiently.

Measure the level of compliance of government entities with national data classification policies and submit periodic performance reports to decision-makers.

Lead national initiatives to assess cybersecurity risks resulting from improper classification of sensitive data at the state level.

Ensure alignment of different entities’ policies with national data protection and privacy legislation, and identify data sovereignty requirements.

Evaluate global technical solutions in data classification and provide recommendations to government entities on the best tools suited to the national infrastructure.

Organize national workshops and conferences to transfer knowledge and discuss challenges faced by institutions in implementing data classification projects.

Bachelor’s degree in (Information Security, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems).

Strongly preferred:
Master’s or PhD in (Data Governance or Public Cybersecurity Policy).

CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) – Advanced level

CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT)

Audit and compliance certifications such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

Minimum 10 years of experience in data governance and security.

Must include at least 4 years working on regulatory frameworks, national policies, or consulting for major government institutions.

Other:
Arabic preferred but not mandatory

Regulatory background:
Deep understanding of local data and privacy laws and national cybersecurity standards.

Consulting skills:
Strong ability to influence and negotiate with senior leadership across government entities.

Strategic vision:
Ability to link data classification to national priorities such as digital transformation, data economy, and digital sovereignty.

Institutional excellence:
Familiarity with government excellence standards and quality models (e.g., EFQM) to ensure world‑class advisory services.

Senior Data Governance & Classification Specialist