Senior Data Engineer (Purview Specialist) — Brisbane, Brisbane Region

Expired

Lead the design, configuration, and rollout of the Data Governance module of Microsoft Purview. 12 month contract with possible extension Based in Brisbane CBD Eden Ritchie Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer and Purview Specialist to join a large and complex state government agency. The Senior Data Engineer will lead the design, configuration, and rollout of the Data Governance module of Microsoft Purview. This role will collaborate with solution and data architects, as well as teams in infrastructure, networking, identity, and change management, to ensure Purview’s data governance capabilities are implemented in alignment with departmental requirements. The position will be pivotal in establishing metadata management, data cataloguing, classification, and quality metrics to support the department’s growing data landscape. Tasks and Activities : Design and configure the Data Governance module in Microsoft Purview to enable data cataloguing, classification, and quality metrics across the department’s Microsoft Cloud and on-premises data estate. Work closely with team members, solution architects, and vendors to understand requirements. Collaborate with solution architects, data architects, and data governance teams to ensure alignment with department policies and data governance best practices. Partner with IT Branch teams to ensure the solution meets functional and non-functional requirements. Develop guidelines for data classification and quality management within Purview Coordinate activities across IT teams, change managers, and vendors, ensuring compliance with departmental data governance standards. Implement the Data Governance module of Microsoft Purview across the Microsoft Cloud estate and on-premises data sources. Provide technical leadership and guidance to business teams, team members, and stakeholders on the Data Governance module of Purview and best practices. Stay up to date with the latest developments in Microsoft Purview’s data catalog and data governance features. Actively participate in project planning sessions and proactively provide updates and communicate risks or barriers to progress. Experience and Skills : Extensive experience in designing and delivering data governance and data catalog solutions using the Data Governance module of Microsoft Purview and Azure Purview. Experience with the Risk and Compliance and Data Security modules of Microsoft Purview would be an advantage. Strong track record in implementing best practices for data access, data curation, data discovery, data health, and data understanding within Microsoft Purview. Demonstrated knowledge of Azure, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Dynamics 365 architecture and services. Proficiency with data and analytics solutions in Microsoft Fabric and MS Azure resources (e.g., Data Lake, Synapse), Databricks, and Power BI, with an understanding of their individual and combined architectures. Experience connecting on-premises systems to Microsoft Purview. In-depth understanding of data governance principles and practices. Knowledgeable in Microsoft administration and security configurations. Strong understanding of data governance roles and role configuration within Purview, using RBAC to define responsibilities for data curation and metadata management. Proactive engagement with business and technical stakeholders and team members. Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Proficient in oral and written communication, including implementation documentation. Active contributor in prioritisation discussions with team members and other stakeholders. Ability to work independently and self-manage. Applications close 10 December 2024. If you are a Senior Data Engineer with in-depth experience in Microsoft Purview, please APPLY NOW submitting your resume and cover letter in WORD format. For more information or to discuss the role, please contact Angela Anderson on 07 3230 0032.