Data Governance Engineer

We are currently seeking a Data Governance Engineer to support our customer that is enhancing their Data Governance & Compliance team to build and mature the organization’s data governance framework. With a significant amount of enterprise data already in the cloud and little yet cataloged or classified, we are looking for a hands‑on Data Governance Engineer to support the foundational work needed to operationalize Microsoft Purview across the enterprise.

This is a hands‑on keyboard, task‑focused role ideal for someone early in their data governance career who is eager to learn and execute.

• 2+ years of experience in data governance, data engineering, cybersecurity, or related technical discipline.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview and Unified Catalog.
• Experience working with cloud-based data sources, preferably Azure.
• Ability to perform detail‑oriented, repetitive, task‑driven work with high accuracy.
• Strong technical curiosity and willingness to grow into a larger governance engineering role.

• Work directly within Microsoft Purview (Data Map & Unified Catalog) to: register data sources, configure and run scans, classify data assets.
• Support cataloging efforts for 1,200+ data sources across Azure environments.
• Execute day‑to‑day task‑based work assigned by the Data Governance leadership team.
• Collaborate with existing analysts within Data Compliance and broader Cyber teams.

• Data governance, Azure, Data management, Data quality.

• Prior experience cataloging or classifying enterprise data.
• Exposure to compliance functions, data lifecycle management, or cloud security.
• Background supporting data governance programs in healthcare or regulated industries.

• Job Type: Contract
• Location:
  
  Cincinnati, OH (remote)

• Pay Range: $30.00–$40.00/hr.
• Benefits may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) retirement plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available.
  • Life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long‑term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

Fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.