Senior Data Governance & Classification Specialist

· Provide
technical and strategic advisory services to government entities to help them
build their data asset registers and implement classification policies.

· Design
guidelines and toolkits to enable government employees to classify data
independently and efficiently.

· Measure
the level of compliance of government entities with national data
classification policies and submit periodic performance reports to
decision-makers.

· Lead
national initiatives to assess cybersecurity risks resulting from improper
classification of sensitive data at the state level.

· Ensure
alignment of different entities’ policies with national data protection and
privacy legislation, and identify data sovereignty requirements.

· Evaluate
global technical solutions in data classification and provide recommendations
to government entities on the best tools suited to the national infrastructure.

· Organize
national workshops and conferences to transfer knowledge and discuss challenges
faced by institutions in implementing data classification projects.

The contract duration is 12 months, with the possibility of extension
based on departmental requirements.

Requirements

Required
Academic Degree

· Bachelor’s
degree in (Information Security, Computer Science, or Management Information
Systems).

· Strongly
preferred: Master’s or PhD in (Data Governance or Public Cybersecurity Policy).

Required
Training Certificates (If required)

· CDMP
(Certified Data Management Professional) – Advanced level

· CGEIT
(Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT)

· Audit and
compliance certifications such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

· ISO/IEC
27001 Lead Auditor / Implementer

Required
Years of Experience

· Minimum 10
years of experience in data governance and security.

· Must
include at least 4 years working on regulatory frameworks, national policies,
or consulting for major government institutions.

Required
Language Proficiency

· Arabic:
Optional

· English:
Required

· Other:
Arabic preferred but not mandatory

Other
Required Qualifications

· Regulatory
background: Deep understanding of local data and privacy laws and national
cybersecurity standards.

· Consulting
skills: Strong ability to influence and negotiate with senior leadership across
government entities.

· Strategic
vision: Ability to link data classification to national priorities such as
digital transformation, data economy, and digital sovereignty.

· Institutional
excellence: Familiarity with government excellence standards and quality models
(e.g., EFQM) to ensure world-class advisory services.