AECOM · 5 hours ago
Sr. Data Governance Platform Specialist - Hybrid (Houston or Dallas TX)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expAECOM is a global organization committed to harnessing data as a strategic asset to improve decision-making and drive digital transformation. They are seeking a hands-on technical specialist responsible for the installation, configuration, integration, and ongoing operation of the enterprise data governance platform.
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Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain the enterprise data governance and cataloging platform, including environment setup, upgrades, patching, and ongoing maintenance
Configure metadata models, asset types, relationships, workflows, and role-based permission structures within the governance platform
Monitor platform performance, availability, and reliability, and troubleshoot technical issues related to configuration, integrations, and connectivity
Design and implement automated metadata ingestion pipelines using native connectors, APIs, and ETL/ELT frameworks
Perform technical data profiling using SQL and governance platform capabilities, leveraging ETL processes for automation and integration to support data quality and data readiness initiatives
Enable and support data quality automation in collaboration with data engineering and governance teams
Integrate the governance platform with data warehouses, cloud data lakes, BI and reporting platforms, and document repositories such as SharePoint
Enable, validate, and troubleshoot technical lineage across ingestion, transformation, and consumption layers
Implement data classification and tagging mechanisms to support sensitive data identification and compliance requirements
Act as the primary technical support owner for the data governance platform, resolving configuration, integration, and user-reported technical issues
Configure and maintain role-based access controls and permission models within the platform in alignment with approved governance and security policies
Support user onboarding and deprovisioning from a technical configuration perspective, based on approved access requests
Develop and deliver technical user training, onboarding materials, and platform usage guidance for analysts, stewards, and technical users
Maintain operational documentation, configuration standards, and troubleshooting guides to ensure consistent and secure platform usage
Partner with Data Governance leadership to translate governance requirements into technical configurations and platform capabilities
Collaborate with data engineering, cloud, security, and privacy teams to embed governance tooling into data pipelines and platform architecture
Provide technical guidance to Data Governance Analysts and stewards on effective use of governance tools and metadata standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field plus at least 8 years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, or information architecture, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Experience in data platform administration, data engineering, or information management roles, with hands-on responsibility for implementing, configuring, and supporting enterprise data platforms
Proven, hands-on experience administering and operating data governance and catalog platforms (e.g., Alation, Collibra, BigID, AWS DataZone), including platform configuration, upgrades, metadata ingestion, and operational support
Experience working with Oracle databases, enterprise data warehouses, and AWS-based enterprise data platforms, with exposure to Azure environments
Practical experience enabling metadata ingestion, technical data lineage, data profiling, and data quality automation across source systems, data platforms, and analytics environments
Preferred
Strong SQL and scripting skills to support metadata ingestion, automation, integration, and technical data analysis
Experience integrating governance platforms with Oracle, AWS-based data services, and analytics tools using native connectors, APIs, and ETL/ELT frameworks
Working knowledge of data privacy, security, and compliance as they relate to metadata, classification, and access controls
Solid understanding of cloud-native data platforms, with emphasis on AWS enterprise data platforms and familiarity with Azure data services
Experience using workflow orchestration tools to manage metadata ingestion and profiling processes
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
Leadership Team
W. Troy Rudd
CEO
Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
Recent News
2026-01-16
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