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RBAC & Security Data Platform Engineer
London | Hybrid | £400 inside IR35
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a major security, governance and access transformation programme for a large-scale cloud data platform. Working within a modern data environment, you will lead critical RBAC, security and governance initiatives that will shape how data is managed, secured and accessed across the organisation.
The Company
They are a well-established organisation with a significant digital presence and a strong commitment to data-driven decision making. Their technology function is investing heavily in modern cloud infrastructure, data governance and platform security. As part of a wider transformation programme, they are looking for an experienced contractor to help deliver secure, scalable and compliant data platform solutions. You will join a collaborative team working at the intersection of data engineering, architecture and security.
The Role and Deliverables
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- Lead the delivery of a large-scale Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) enhancement programme across the cloud data platform.
- Support Identity and Access Management initiatives, including permission reviews, service account controls and access governance processes.
- Define and implement enterprise data classification standards across datasets and cloud storage environments.
- Produce architecture documentation and embed governance-by-design principles into new integrations, schema changes and platform enhancements.
- Enhance and support a GCP-based lakehouse platform, including data pipelines, operational processes and security controls.
- Identify technical debt, security vulnerabilities and compliance risks, providing reporting and supporting remediation activities.
Your Skills & Experience
- Strong data engineering or data architecture experience within large-scale cloud environments.
- Deep expertise in RBAC, cloud security architecture and access management frameworks.
- Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, including BigQuery, Kubernetes and Cloud Storage.
- Understanding of AWS security and access management principles.
- Experience working with Python, Airflow or Cloud Composer, dbt, Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
- Proven capability in implementing data governance frameworks, security controls and compliance requirements.
- Experience collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver complex transformation projects.
- Ability to operate autonomously, lead workstreams and champion engineering best practice.
- Strong experience with Alation and enterprise IAM/IDAM transformation programmes would be advantageous.
- Relevant cloud or data engineering certifications are beneficial.
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How to Apply
If you are an experienced Data Platform Engineer with a strong focus on security, governance and access management, apply today to discuss this contract opportunity in more detail.
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