Lead Data Governance Engineer

Remote in Uruguay,

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Uruguay

We are looking for a Lead Data Governance Engineer to advance and improve data governance efforts, focusing on protecting and streamlining data using Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 platforms.

The right candidate will leverage technical expertise to implement governance measures, ensure regulatory compliance, and support secure organizational collaboration.

Responsibilities

Administer Microsoft Purview to define data classification, labeling, and retention frameworks
Implement data loss prevention strategies and address compliance alerts
Support audit activities by tracking and analyzing sensitive data operations
Oversee data protection and compliance functionalities within Microsoft 365 solutions
Deploy sensitivity labels and rules to ensure the security of organizational data
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to enforce governance policies
Maintain metadata management processes, including data cataloging and lineage tracking
Analyze data leakage incidents and coordinate remediation efforts with security teams
Optimize configuration settings for sharing, guest access, and conditional access in collaboration platforms
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as GDPR, SOX, and DORA

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a similar field
5+ years of experience in data governance, compliance, or security engineering roles
Expertise in Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 Compliance Center tools
Familiarity with Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook collaboration platforms
Understanding of regulatory frameworks, including GDPR, SOX, or DORA
Proficiency in certifications like Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals or CIPT
Background in integrating Microsoft Purview with Sentinel, Defender for Cloud Apps, or SIEM solutions
Knowledge of scripting capabilities such as PowerShell and Graph API

Benefits

International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
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