Data Governance Consultant - Dubai

Global Technology Solutions Ltd.

Dubai, UAE

Fulltime

Mid-Senior

AED 18,000 20,000/month

3 months ago

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Consultant – Data Governance (IT & Cybersecurity)

**Location:**

Uae

**Full-Time \| 3-Year Contract with 2-Year Extension Option**
**18,000–20,000 AED/month \| Tax-Free Salary**
We are hiring a

Consultant In Data Governance

to support the development and implementation of data governance frameworks within IT and cybersecurity environments.

This role is ideally suited to someone with experience in regulated industries — preferably aviation — who is ready to take the next step in their data career.

You will work alongside senior consultants and technical teams to help define and operationalise data governance policies, processes, and controls within the cybersecurity and IT domains.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in implementing data governance policies and procedures across IT and cybersecurity functions
Support data classification, access control, and metadata management efforts
Help document and maintain data ownership and stewardship models
Ensure governance alignment with internal security policies and relevant standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
Work with business and technical teams to improve data quality and ensure consistency in data usage
Participate in training and awareness initiatives to promote data governance best practices

What We’re Looking For

2–4 years of experience in data governance, data management, or information governance roles
Exposure to cybersecurity, IT risk, or compliance environments
Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Microsoft Purview)
Basic understanding of regulatory and security frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)
Airline or aviation industry experience is highly desirable
Strong attention to detail and good documentation skills
A collaborative mindset and ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders

What’s On Offer

Tax-free monthly salary of

AED 18,000–20,000

3-year contract with potential for 2-year extension
Visa, relocation support, and travel insurance included
Opportunity to work on strategic IT and cybersecurity data initiatives in a major regional organisation