Data Governance Engineer/Microsoft Purview

Top Skills' Details

2+ years of experience in data governance, data engineering, cybersecurity, or related technical discipline.

Experience in coding utilities/scripts that interact with APIs

Ability to enable version control of code using Azure DevOps

Must have 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.

Description

Our customer 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly within Microsoft Purview API (Data Map & Unified Catalog) to:

o Register data sources

o Configure and run scans

o 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.

Skills

Data governance, Data management, scripting, azure devops, Data quality, Data

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• 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)

This is a fully remote position.

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

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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