Data Security and Governance Consultant

We are looking for Data Security and Governance Consultant for our client in Milpitas, CA

Job Title: Data Security and Governance Consultant

Job Location: Milpitas, CA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $60hr - $65hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• 10+ years of experience in Data Security and Governance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in project kickoff and planning activities.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews (up to 15 stakeholders).
• Identify data assets, repositories, and governance use cases.
• Define test datasets and document current-state governance controls.
• Assess data discovery, classification, and labelling capabilities.
• Evaluate custom classifiers, sensitive information types (SITs), and auto-labelling policies.
• Test governance capabilities across SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Exchange Online, and On-premises File Shares (CIFS/NFS).
• Evaluate permission analytics and entitlement visibility.
• Assess excessive access detection and data ownership capabilities.
• Review governance controls and remediation workflows.
• Analyze policy enforcement mechanisms and DLP controls.
• Evaluate DSPM for AI capabilities.
• Assess governance controls for Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and enterprise AI applications.
• Review AI policy enforcement, monitoring, and reporting functions.
• Evaluate AI data exposure and risk management capabilities.
• Coordinate with Microsoft, Varonis, and BigID teams.
• Review platform configurations and deployment approaches.
• Validate use cases and technical outcomes across vendors.
• Support environment readiness and testing activities.
• Consolidate findings from all governance pillars.
• Develop comparative scoring and assessment reports.
• Document platform strengths, weaknesses, and trade-offs.
• Contribute to architecture recommendations (single vendor, hybrid, or best-of-breed approach).
• Support executive presentations and knowledge transfer sessions.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Microsoft Security & Compliance solutions.
• Knowledge of data classification, data protection, and governance programs.
• Experience evaluating enterprise security platforms.
• Understanding of AI governance and Copilot security controls.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud and Microsoft 365 environments.

Skills:

• Microsoft Purview.
• Information Protection.
• Data Classification & Labeling.
• DSPM.
• DLP.
• Compliance Reporting.
• Varonis.
• DatAdvantage.
• Permission Analytics.
• Data Governance.
• Access Management.
• BigID.
• Data Intelligence.
• Data Discovery.
• Data Classification.
• AI Governance.
• Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance.
• Data Governance Frameworks.
• Data Security Posture Management (DSPM).
• Access Governance & Identity Concepts.
• AI/GenAI Risk Governance.
• Compliance & Audit Reporting.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related discipline.
• Relevant certifications (preferred): Microsoft Purview / Security Certifications, Data Governance Certifications, Information Security Certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.).

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities