Data Governance Engineer

Job Summary Our client, a leading entertainment and media company, is seeking a Data Governance Engineer to join their team! This position is a 12-month contract opportunity based in Glendale, CA, with a hybrid schedule requiring 4 days onsite and 1 day remote per week. The Data Governance Engineer will be responsible for the hands‑on administration, configuration, and daily operations of enterprise data governance and security tools, with a strong focus on Snowflake.

This role partners closely with data engineering, platform engineering, security, and governance teams to translate policies into effective technical controls and support reliable production operations.

• Administer and configure Snowflake Horizon and native Snowflake security features, including role-based access control (RBAC), data masking, and object tagging
• Implement and maintain data access governance policies and security controls across enterprise data platforms
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot data quality checks, alerts, and production governance tools
• Maintain data catalogs, metadata, data descriptions, and classification standards to improve data discoverability and reliability
• Support identity and access integrations, user onboarding, access certifications, and governance-related troubleshooting
• Collaborate with platform engineering and SRE teams to test, integrate, and deploy new governance capabilities, including automated data tagging
• Automate governance configurations where possible and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures

• 3+ years of professional experience in data engineering, software engineering, or platform engineering
• Strong hands‑on experience with Snowflake, including RBAC, data masking, and object tagging
• Strong working proficiency in SQL and Python
• Experience supporting, monitoring, and troubleshooting production systems
• Working knowledge of data governance principles, including data catalogs, metadata management, data classification, and data quality
• Experience translating business, governance, or security requirements into technical implementations
• Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technical tools, troubleshoot independently, and collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams

• Experience with data access governance platforms such as Immuta or Secu Pi
• Familiarity with data quality monitoring tools such as Anomalo, Monte Carlo, or similar solutions
• Experience with data catalog and metadata management platforms such as Alation, Collibra, or Microsoft Purview
• Experience with infrastructure as code and CI/CD tools, including Terraform or equivalent technologies
• Knowledge of identity and access management solutions such as Okta or Sail Point
• Experience participating in technical vendor evaluations, proofs of concept, or implementing privacy and compliance controls
• Familiarity with AI-assisted data documentation, automated metadata generation, or LLM access patterns involving governed data

• Strong Technical Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving
• Ownership and Accountability for Production Systems
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration and Communication
• Attention to Detail and Security‑First Mindset

Location:

Glendale, CA

Schedule:

Hybrid – 4 days onsite and 1 day remote per week Contract Duration: 52 weeks Compensation & Benefits Pay Range:
The approximate pay range for this position is between $56.00 and $80.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply…