Data Governance Specialist-WO-004
At a glance
Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at SOSi. Doral · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $97,988–$155,000 across the United States.
SOSi has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Track metadata, lineage and compliance across datasets held in the Data Lake
- Use Unity Catalog and Open Lineage methods to improve dataset discovery, classification and security
- Apply role-based permissions so data access follows DoD and NIST 800-53 rules
- Prepare a governance and compliance report covering lineage, regulatory adherence and metadata completeness
What you bring
- A bachelor's in data management, information science, computer science or a related field, or five years of equivalent governance work
- You can build and maintain governance policies across cloud and on-premises environments
- You have worked with metadata, lineage, cataloging, classification, access controls and data lifecycle policies
- You have developed governance frameworks and supported compliance with DoD and IC data security requirements
Who this fits
This mid-level, on-site role in Doral suits someone with hands-on data governance experience across cloud and on-premises environments. Active TS/SCI clearance is required. The position depends on contract award.
From the employer
Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.
*** This position is contingent upon contract award ***
SOSi is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and mission-driven analytics for a DoD customer. The primary objective of the program is to bridge the operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and non-traditional international partners to enable real-time information sharing, dynamic data integration, and mission-tailored analytical capabilities.
Essential Job Duties:
- The contractor shall oversee metadata management, data lineage tracking, and regulatory compliance for all datasets stored within the Data Lake environment.
- The contractor shall integrate Unity Catalog and Open Lineage methodologies to enhance discoverability, classification, and security of mission-critical datasets.
- The contractor shall implement role-based access control (RBAC) measures, ensuring that authorized personnel access data per DoD and NIST 800-53 compliance guidelines.
- The contractor shall submit the Data Governance & Compliance Report, providing an assessment of data lineage, regulatory adherence, and metadata completeness.
- Active in scope TS/SCI.
- Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Science, Computer Science, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in data governance.
- Possess the knowledge and capability to establish, enforce, and maintain data governance policies and frameworks across cloud-based and on-premises environments.
- Proficient in metadata management, data lineage tracking, data cataloging, and regulatory compliance standards such as DoD IL-4/IL-5, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53 Rev.
- Experience with data classification models, access controls, and policy-based data lifecycle management.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing data governance frameworks, implementing metadata and data cataloging solutions, and ensuring compliance with DoD and IC data security policies.
- Experience with tools such as Databricks Unity Catalog, Collibra, Alation, AWS Glue, or Azure Purview.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Desirable but not required certifications include Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), DAMA Certified Data Governance Professional (DGSP), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate.
Working Conditions
- Normal office conditions.
Working at SOSi
All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.