Senior Data Governance & Classification Specialist
Employment · Doha, Qatar ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Data engineering
- Experience
- 4+ years
A 12-month advisory contract in Doha providing technical and strategic guidance to government entities on data governance: building data asset registers, implementing national data classification policies, measuring compliance, and assessing cybersecurity risks. Core focus areas include data classification tools, national data protection legislation, and knowledge-transfer workshops.
Senior Data Governance & Classification Specialist
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.
The contract duration is 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on departmental requirements.
Requirements
Required Academic Degree
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.