Data Governance Consultant

Drishticon is a Silicon Valley-based IT consulting and technology solutions company specializing in enterprise ecommerce, cloud technologies, systems integration, digital transformation, and mission-critical business platforms. We partner with startups and Fortune 500 organizations to deliver innovative, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions through onsite and offshore delivery models. We are currently searching for a Data Governance Consultant for a client located in Dallas, TX this is a Contract position. Our client intends for this to be an onsite position. Key Responsibilities • Manage and enrich metadata in Atlan, ensuring datasets, tables, and pipelines are well-documented and easily discoverable • Implement and maintain data cataloging standards, classifications (PII, sensitive data), and business glossary • Define and enforce data governance policies, including RBAC/ABAC and compliance requirements • Build and maintain end-to-end data lineage to support impact analysis and traceability (source, transformation, consumption) • Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and business teams to improve data accessibility and usability • Oversee data quality standards, monitor issues, and drive resolution • Support access governance workflows and ensure proper handling of sensitive data • Configure Atlan integrations and automation with platforms like Databricks, GCP, Snowflake, and BI tools Required Skills • Hands-on experience with Atlan (preferred) or similar tools (Collibra, Alation) • Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and lineage • Experience with modern data platforms (Databricks, GCP, Snowflake, etc.) • Knowledge of PII handling, data security, RBAC/ABAC models • Proficiency in SQL and data pipeline concepts (ETL/ELT) • Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills Nice to Have • Experience in DBX to GCP migrations • Exposure to data quality tools (Great Expectations, Monte Carlo, etc.) • Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA) Drishticon is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.