Senior Data Governance & Classification Specialist

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities · 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. Desired Candidate Profile · 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). Required Training Certificates (If required) · 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) · ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor / Implementer Required Years of Experience · 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. Required Language Proficiency · Arabic: Optional · English: Required · Other: Arabic preferred but not mandatory Other Required Qualifications · 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. Employment Type Full Time Company Industry IT - Software Services Department / Functional Area IT Hardware SupportIT Hardware Repair & Maintenance Keywords Senior Data Governance & Classification SpecialistData Governance SpecialistData GovernanceCDMPCertified Data Management ProfessionalCGEITCertified In The Governance Of Enterprise ITCISACertified Information Systems Auditor Get real-time job updates only on our App