Senior Data Architect

We’re Hiring: Senior Data Architect – Data Estate Assessment & Governance
UAE / Dubai
Full-time | 12+ years experience
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Architect to lead the end-to-end assessment, structuring, governance, and optimization of a ~1PB enterprise data estate across on-premises and cloud environments.
This is a strategic role driving data modernization, governance, and security at scale.

Key Responsibilities
1. Data Estate Assessment (Primary Focus)
• Conduct deep discovery across SharePoint (On-Prem & Online), file shares, and cloud repositories
• Classify structured vs unstructured and critical vs redundant data
• Identify duplication, ROT (redundant, obsolete, trivial), and storage inefficiencies
2. Data Architecture & Structuring
• Design scalable enterprise data models and Azure-based data lakes
• Define taxonomy, metadata frameworks, and classification standards
• Establish logical & physical architecture best practices
3. Governance & Compliance
• Build enterprise-wide data governance frameworks
• Define ownership, stewardship, and lifecycle policies
• Ensure regulatory and audit compliance
4. Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Integrate with SailPoint and enforce RBAC models
• Audit and remediate access risks and legacy permissions
5. Data Security & Risk Management
• Identify and protect sensitive data (PII, financial, confidential)
• Implement encryption, masking, and Zero Trust principles

What We’re Looking For
• 12–15+ years in Data Architecture / Enterprise Data Management
• Strong expertise in SharePoint (On-Prem & Online)
• Hands-on experience with Azure Storage (Blob, Files, Data Lake)
• Proven track record handling large-scale data (100TB–PB level)
• Experience with IAM tools (preferably SailPoint)
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK preferred)

Key Deliverables
• Data Assessment Report (1PB estate)
• Data Classification & Inventory Model
• Governance Framework & Policies
• RBAC & Access Control Design
• Cost Optimization Strategy
• Risk & Compliance Assessment