DATA GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST

ppbSenior Data Governance / Data Management / Cybersecurity /b /ppbLocation: /b Brussels, Belgiumbr/bProject environment: /b Public / Critical Infrastructure / Transportbr/bSeniority: /b Senior / Expertbr/bExperience: /b 7+ yearsbr/bLanguages: /b French and/or Dutch – English is an advantage /ppNANO IT CyberSecurity is currently selecting an experienced bData Governance Specialist /b for a strategic European project involving a major organisation operating within a bcritical and highly regulated environment /b. /ppThe assignment sits at the intersection of bData Governance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance and Data Management /b. /ppThe objective is to strengthen the organisation’s ability to identify, classify, protect, govern and effectively use its critical data while supporting the implementation of a pragmatic and sustainable Data Governance framework. /ppThe role has a strong connection with bNIS2 requirements /b, data protection, information security and the broader Data Strategy. /ph3THE MISSION /h3pThe Data Governance Specialist will play a central role in defining, implementing and maintaining the organisation’s Data Governance framework. /ppThe position requires close collaboration with stakeholders across: /pulliCybersecurity / CISO /liliData Protection / DPO /liliData Analytics /liliIT and Data Management /liliBusiness stakeholders /liliDocument Information Management /liliRisk and Compliance /li /ulpThe primary focus will be on establishing effective governance and protection mechanisms for bcritical and sensitive data /b, while progressively embedding Data Governance principles into business and Data initiatives. /ph3KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /h3pb1. Data Governance Critical Data Identification /b /ppYou will contribute to the identification and governance of the organisation’s most critical data assets. /ppResponsibilities include: /pulliInventory and mapping of critical data. /liliIdentification of data owners, custodians and responsible stakeholders. /liliClassification of data according to business criticality, sensitivity and regulatory requirements. /liliMapping of data flows, dependencies and relationships. /liliIdentification of critical data processing activities. /liliDefinition and maintenance of Data Governance policies, standards and procedures. /liliEstablishment of governance principles applicable across business and IT environments. /liliSupporting the definition of data ownership and accountability. /li /ulpb2. Data Protection Security /b /ppYou will work closely with cybersecurity and information security stakeholders to ensure that appropriate protection mechanisms are defined for critical data. /ppResponsibilities include: /pulliDefining data protection requirements based on data classification. /liliSupporting the implementation of appropriate security controls. /liliContributing to backup, recovery and resilience requirements. /liliSupporting the identification of risks associated with critical data. /liliEnsuring that data protection requirements are integrated into relevant projects and processes. /liliSupporting alignment between Data Governance and Cybersecurity requirements. /liliContributing to regulatory compliance, particularly in relation to NIS2 and applicable data protection requirements. /li /ulpb3. Data Access Management /b /ppThe role also covers governance of access to critical and sensitive information. /ppYou will contribute to: /pulliDefining data access principles according to business requirements. /liliApplying the bleast-privilege principle /b. /liliSupporting access governance and accountability. /liliReviewing access rights to critical data. /liliDefining rules for appropriate access, use and sharing of data. /liliWorking with IT and security teams to ensure that access controls are aligned with data classification. /liliSupporting periodic access reviews and governance processes. /li /ulpb4. Data Governance Adoption Change Management /b /ppData Governance is not only a framework or set of policies. The successful candidate will be expected to support its adoption throughout the organisation. /ppResponsibilities include: /pulliRaising awareness of data governance principles. /liliSupporting training and communication activities. /liliHelping business teams understand their responsibilities regarding data. /liliPromoting good practices around data ownership, quality and protection. /liliSupporting organisational change and adoption. /liliExplaining complex governance concepts in clear and practical terms. /liliBuilding relationships with stakeholders across different business and technical communities. /li /ulh3DATA STRATEGY DATA MANAGEMENT /h3pA second important dimension of the role is to ensure that Data Governance becomes an integral part of the organisation’s Data Strategy. /ppWorking with Business, Data Analytics and IT teams, you will contribute to embedding governance principles into current and future Data initiative