Data Governance Officer – Assistant Manager
About the role
The Data Governance Officer – Assistant Manager will join the IT team of a leading Sri Lankan conglomerate to support and enhance data governance, privacy, information security, and access management initiatives. The role involves developing and implementing data governance policies, ensuring data accuracy and security, monitoring compliance with the Sri Lanka Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), and managing access controls and user identities. The officer will also conduct data quality reviews, support privacy initiatives, manage documentation, and liaise with auditors and regulators. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of experience in data governance, information security, compliance, risk management, or data privacy, along with strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, privacy principles, and access management.
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, Business Information Systems, Law, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in Data Governance, Information Security, Compliance, Risk Management, or Data Privacy.
- Strong understanding of: Data governance frameworks, Data privacy and security principles, Sri Lanka Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), Data lifecycle management, Access management and security controls.
- Familiarity with: Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or other ERP systems, Web and mobile applications, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools, Cloud security concepts, AI concepts and frameworks.
- Knowledge of lawful processing of personal data, consent management, data subject rights, retention requirements, and cross-border data transfers.
- Understanding of data breach management and the responsibilities of Data Controllers and Data Processors.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and reporting skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- High level of confidentiality, integrity, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Technologies
- Authentication
- Azure
- Cloud Security
- DLP
- Microsoft Entra ID
- ERP
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Dynamics
- RBAC
Highlights
Applications should be sent to careers@talentstudio.io. The role involves working closely with IT and business teams and may require interaction with auditors and regulators. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance, Microsoft Entra ID, and ERP systems is beneficial.
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